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About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years purchasing or related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, being able to communicate in a clear and concise manner (written and verbal).
• Familiarity with various computer software programs including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, MRP, or ERP systems.
• Must be able to multi-task and be organized.
• Must have good time management skills and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Ability to accept personal responsibility and account for his/her actions regarding their decisions along with being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace and complete assigned tasks under stressful or high pressure situations.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Learn and retain all purchasing processes and procedures.
• New vendor approval processing and setup in operation software program(s).
• Will work directly with the steel mills and negotiate pricing.
• Willingness to travel.
• Game Changer Class completion with shown personal development.
• Cross functional system knowledge.
• Assist with vendor management & qualifications.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen long-term supplier relationships.
• Functional Team Lead for the systems in which we operate, including training in those systems.
• Assist in updating all purchasing processes and work instructions as needed.
• Obtained or pursue professional development/certification in a related discipline, e.g. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).

Nice To Haves

• Steel manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials and subcontract work for TrueNorth Steel.
• Responsible for managing the cost and on-time delivery of purchased materials from assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier quality improvements with TrueNorth Steel quality team members.
• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
• Purchase steel, fabricated parts, paint and accessories from demands in the operation software programs for TrueNorth Steel from current approved vendors.
• Manage Purchase Orders from start to finish, including pricing, due dates and resolution to material non-conformances.
• Build relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Work with a cross-functional team, including the sales, accounting, inventory departments, etc. to solve issues and complete daily work.
• Coordinate with Site Inventory personnel on inventory and safety stock levels.
• Maintain vendor contracts in the ERP system.
• May assist with inventory audits.
• Research new raw material suppliers and subcontractor options for TrueNorth Steel locations.
• Communicate current material prices, lead times and mill rolling schedules with the team.
• May work directly with the steel mills and negotiate pricing.
• Analyze multiple potential vendor solutions and make sound purchase decisions based upon price, availability, and internal customer requirements.
• Opportunity for travel.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership and coaching to partner departments and fellow purchasing team members sharing best practices, constructive criticism, and inspirational mentoring.
• Create and lead strategies related to cost reduction initiatives, new project development, supply base optimization and rationalization, risk assessment and mitigation, and contract negotiations including master purchase agreements.
• Identify supply base risk including market assessments, financial assessments, environment, ethics, etc. and develop/implement mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of market conditions, trends, sources of supply and supplier capabilities for materials within assigned categories.
• Negotiate and execute master purchase agreements for identified suppliers which includes interfacing with the appropriate areas such as sales, legal, finance, project management, operations, quality, and senior leadership.
• Lead sourcing and supplier selection process for major new project programs.
• Facilitate and participate in supplier development initiatives including qualification and onboarding of new suppliers.
• Participate in lean, kaizen projects, and other similar initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen long-term supplier relationships.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package