Buyer/Supply Chain Manager - Fabrication

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators•North Braddock, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Buyer/Supply Chain Manager to oversee purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and overall supply chain performance of their welding and fabrication shop. This role is crucial for ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production and project schedules. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication or manufacturing environment. PTS designs, engineers, constructs, and repairs above-ground steel storage tanks and related structures, serving various industries across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field
Excellent planning skills and attention to detail
Solid reading, writing, and communication skills
Self-motivated problem solver
Organized and analytical
Team-player; eager to learn and improve
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
proficiency in Google Drive and Google Sheets
ERP knowledge/experience
Willingness to ask for help or delegate as needed
Love of continuous improvement and problem solving
Belief in: “There is always a better way to do something”

Responsibilities

Review daily Purchase Order delivery log and check in material.
Label drawings.
Track and gather heat numbers and transfer to drawings.
Build MTR (Material Test Report) package for outgoing shipments.
File miscellaneous QC paperwork.
Attend daily production meeting with Project Managers & Shop Leadership.
Purchase raw materials for upcoming jobs and for inventory replenishment.
Set up burn files in PTS systems.
Maintain records on inventory of raw materials, buyouts and fabricated items.
Identify and prioritize long lead time/critical path items.
Determine which vendors are best suited to fulfill the project requirements based on price, lead time, proximity and other factors.
Obtain quotes and issue purchase orders.
Communicate with PTS and outside vendors as needed to help ensure the effective execution of the work.
Review and approve vendor bills.
Ensure invoiced amounts are correct and vendors furnish all required QC, insurance and other applicable backup documentation.
Assist with preparing backup documentation and calculations necessary for invoicing T&M jobs.
Ensure Procurement Standards and Procedures are followed, and files are organized.
Understand the project budget and communicating any anticipated or actual cost overruns to the Project Management Group.
Understand the strengths, weaknesses and capabilities of vendors.
Locate and evaluate potential new vendors and ways to reduce costs or increase efficiency.
Assist with developing or improving tank design standards and specifications.
Develop and maintain Procurement systems and process files to foster teamwork, uniformity and transparency.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action plans for vendor quality or delivery issues.
Promote all aspects of Total Quality Management (TQM) program.