Buyer

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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associates degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 2 years purchasing or related experience.

• Steel manufacturing experience preferred.

Buyer 2:

In addition to Level 1 requirements:

• 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.

• May assist with inventory audits.

Buyer 3:

In addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements:

• Will assist with Inventory Audits.

• 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).

Sr. Buyer

In addition to Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 requirements

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned based on business needs.