Job Summary:
Leverage procurement best practices to create and implement aggressive strategies to continually lower cost drivers while maintaining established quality standards. Interface with current suppliers in support of daily operations. Seek new vendors to leverage commodities best practices.
Duties:
· Coordinate purchasing activity with manufacturing departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
· Anticipate any challenges or disruptions in supply or quality and provide alternative solutions
· Oversee vendors and ensure adequate procedures are in place to minimize variances and defect material issues
· Maintain consistent lines of communication with Production, Sales, Engineering and other departments to confirm needs are met and strategize on future goals
· Perform detailed analysis to determine optimal supply chain strategies and tactics
· Develop/review processes within planning to reduce service failures
· Oversee maintenance of current price information; department and supplier product information; supplier contracts, servicing agreements, etc
· Build and maintain good supplier and customer relationships
· Prepare and submit reports as directed
Education & Experience:
- recent background in steel purchasing required
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years experience in steel procurement for a manufacturing business in the building and construction segment
- Strong knowledge of department products (steel, chemical, plastic films, lumber, packaging, MRO), supply chain strategies, transportation issues, warehousing, accounting, and office procedures
- Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines and with minimal supervision
- Strong analysis skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Medium to advanced skills with MS Excel, MSWord, SAP or other MRP system
Computer Skills:
· Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook
Certificates & Licenses
· CPM, CPSM, APP, or other purchasing credentials
Other Skills & Recommendations:
· High level of interpersonal skills
· Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
· Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a CPM, CPSM, APP, or other purchasing credentials if so, which do you have?
Experience:
- Steel Procurement: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Purchasing licenses (Required)
Work Location: In person