Buyer, Steel

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Job Description:

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process for steel components, ensuring engineering and quality standards are met.
  • Collaborate with Site Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to understand project requirements and generate purchase orders (POs) efficiently in SAP.
  • Maintain accurate purchase item data and planning parameters within the ERP system.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to identify and mitigate business risks related to delivery, quality, cost, and performance.
  • Review and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, market analysis, and aligning scopes with the appropriate suppliers.
  • Drive supplier cost initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Partner with the supplier follow-up team to track and report on expedited and late material orders; resolve material shortages and problematic parts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Receiving, Production Planning, etc.) to resolve purchasing issues such as quality nonconformance, design changes, material scheduling, and price disputes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business , Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with strong proficiency in SAP for PR/PO generation, procurement modules, and planning tools.
  • Proven experience as a tactical buyer in steel, hardware, or metals.
  • Knowledge of the CRU index and its application in monitoring steel pricing trends.
  • Understanding of manufacturing methods such as fabrication, machining, painting, and roll forming.
  • Ability to leverage regional steel markets to ensure competitive pricing across the owned product categories.
  • Experience managing procurement timelines and engineering change processes.
  • Strong supplier management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PLM tools (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter) and Microsoft SharePoint is a plus.

Benefits:

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • PTO
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