Shop Buyer

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

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About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining the Phillips Tank & Structure team! We design, engineer, construct, and repair above-ground steel storage tanks and other related structures. Headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Phillips Tank is a growing company with a family-like culture. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels markets, throughout the United States. Phillips Tank utilizes state-of-the-art 3D modelling software to produce detailed design and fabrication drawings that are the best in the industry.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Shop Buyer to oversee purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and overall supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production and project schedules. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement/supply-chain 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 & PTS 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits.
• Available on the 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date.
• Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums.
• Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
• Included is an IT Allowance of $35 per month, plus a company laptop computer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level