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Job Description

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery timelines for raw materials, fabricated components, and outsourced services.

• Build and maintain a strong network of domestic and international suppliers, negotiating contracts to optimize cost, terms, and supply reliability.

• Identify and implement solutions that reduce risk, streamline procurement processes, and improve material flow from mill to shop floor.

• Monitor steel and related commodity markets, tariffs, logistics, and freight dynamics to proactively adjust procurement strategies.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance departments to align procurement decisions with production planning, cost-of-goods targets, and long-term capital strategy.

• Establish robust purchasing procedures, compliance standards, and reporting tools to enhance visibility and accountability.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing department team. Provide guidance, set performance goals, and foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth.

Actively participate in all mandatory safety training, drills, and development programs to improve skills and knowledge.

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Skills and Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain management experience in industrial manufacturing, structural steel, or a directly related sector.

• Certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management – CPSM) is highly desirable.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.

• Established network of supply chain contacts across domestic and international markets is a plus.

• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and other procurement systems.

• Deep understanding of steel building/structural steel industry supply chains, mills, and fabricator/vendor networks.

• Background in global sourcing and international logistics.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Excellent analytical, financial, and market forecasting abilities.

Ability to read, write, and understand basic English/Spanish to interpret/follow safety guidelines and work instructions.