Procurement Specialist

U.S Bridge•Cambridge, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Bridge is growing! If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to U.S. Bridge. Due to our continued success, we are seeking a Procurement Specialist in Cambridge, OH. If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, contact us today. SUMMARY & SCOPE: Manage and administer purchasing activities for all direct and indirect spend for our steel manufacturing facility in Cambridge, OH. Oversee and maintain working inventory while minimizing costs. Experience with procurement of wide flanged steel shapes, and plates is required. Experience with indirect material and services is desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management with relevant work experience strongly preferred.
Three (3) to Eight (8) years of proven experience as a professional buyer
Business savvy and can comprehend financial impacts on buying decisions
Organized and can prioritize multiple tasks
Strong work ethics and willingness to complete tasks without time constraints
Analytical and can assess data for making purchasing decisions
Ability to clearly present ideas to management, peers, and suppliers
Sound understanding of purchasing processes and incoterms
Effective written and oral communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products
Strong customer focus with ability to build internal and external relationships

Responsibilities

Manage all purchasing activities, include troubleshoot and resolve issues with suppliers and stakeholders.
Collaborate and support cross functional teams to procure raw material and finished goods. Requires understanding of internal and external customers’ needs and demands.
Make sound business decisions to determine purchase quantities and maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing costs. Comprehend contribution margin and profit margins.
Analyze and challenge vendor on price increases. Grasp market and supply base.
Select suitable vendors to match best product requirements.
Utilize forecasted demand and determine purchase requirements using MRP reporting.
Monitor vendor performances and KPI’s, and follow up to ensure on time delivery at the expected quality and cost.
Identify and gather data on potential suppliers for new products requirements.
Track monthly key spending and cost savings data to report to management.
Resolve billing and shipping problems, including purchase price variations.
Analyze purchase demands to create requisitions in ERP for purchase approval.
Administer and update pricing, lead times, and vendor data in ERP.
Generate and update product codes by working with respective entities.
Get order confirmation and communicate to stakeholders.
Confirm lead times and delivery status and report to plant leadership.
Maintain meticulous purchasing and delivery records.
Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.