Job Description

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager will make steel, raw material purchases for implementation the purchasing strategies, build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring accurate purchasing records, and collaborating across departments. This role provides opportunities to develop negotiation skills and gain experience in vendor management, pricing strategies, and contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Procurement Strategy: Assist in executing purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery of raw materials.
• Vendor Relations: Aid in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.
• Order Management: Prepare, process, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure purchased materials meet required quality standards and specifications by collaborating with quality control teams.
• Negotiation Development: Learn and support price and contract negotiations to secure favorable terms for the company.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, and logistics teams to align purchasing with operational needs.
• Surplus Material Coordination: Assist in identifying, managing, and coordinating the disposal or repurposing of surplus materials.
• Market Research & Reporting: Help prepare and present market reports on pricing trends, supplier performance, and raw material availability.
• Data Management & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Liaison Role: Serve as a point of communication between purchasing, production, and finance teams to facilitate smooth operations .

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of raw materials, metals, or manufacturing industries is a plus.

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