Purchasing Manager
As an individual contributor, this position will be responsible for development and implementation of goals and objectives of metal procurement with the corporate goals and objectives, which include;
•Expected to follow all safety rules and policies and work in a manner that protects themselves and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.
•Create and administer the short and long term metals procurement strategy for the Company, including sourcing strategies within the secondary scrap markets.
•Ensure material availability through the coordination of sound logistical practice.
•Assess and manage risk and/or exposure to metal market fluctuations.
•Negotiate and execute contracts with our suppliers and vendors.
•Manage purchasing, logistics, inventory and disposal of all materials consistent with policies and identified goals utilizing market information.
•Develop, implement and maintain a system for suppliers and vendor approval.
•Ensure that all daily, monthly and annual reports and forecasts are completed in a timely manner.
•Provide a high level of leadership.
•Lead process improvement initiatives.
•Develop and ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
•Ensure compliance with related regulations and maintain relevant files and records.
•Provide and maintain a positive work environment.
•Coordinate with other organizations and departments as needed to create a team environment.
•Coach, mentor, and train purchasing team.
•Any other duties as assigned.
ExperiencePreferred* 5 year(s): Red Metal or Base metals procurement experience for a consumer preferred. Experience with hedging principles.
Education
Preferred* Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Preferred* Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)