NAFTA Steel Purchasing Manager
Worthington IndustriesChicago, IL, United States30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionBachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) 5+ years’ work experience Working knowledge of steel mills and mill capabilities Experience in the development of a strategic supply plan Working knowledge of electrical steel properties and characteristics Experience with foreign steel mills Experience with Oracle Strategic thinker Strong analytical skills Good problem-solving skills Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities Self-directed and willing to accept responsibility for results Able to work proactively with others in the search for improvement Demonstrates the willingness and competence to work in multiple functional areas Demonstrates a clear understanding of policies and procedures of operation; complies with and applies policies and procedures appropriately Keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills, and technologies to complete work Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results Assesses situations accurately and determines appropriate action Identifies and utilizes resources effectively and responsibly Takes ownership for own self-development
Summary / Objective
The Manager of Steel Procurement is responsible for seamlessly integrating our procurement activities across all departments. This role plays a critical part in developing a comprehensive steel purchasing strategy to better leverage our global suppliers of electrical steel. Additionally, the Manager will spearhead special projects aimed at enhancing efficiencies and effectiveness in demand / supply forecasting, inventory management, and general purchasing processes.
Essential Functions
- Primarily responsible for managing the relationships with steel suppliers for North America
- Responsible for the North America steel supply plan
- Ensure that steel is delivered in a timely fashion to meet the supply plan and expediting when necessary
- Responsible for negotiating steel prices
- Works with Operations and Quality to ensure our claims process is thorough, quick, and efficient
- Works with all purchasing resources to develop and implement a supplier scorecard process so suppliers are aware of their performance and have objective feedback to continually improve their overall performance around quality, delivery, and service
- Monitors market conditions to ensure purchasing strategy is well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities
- Ensures the execution of mill orders comply with overall supply strategy and optimize the inventory availability while minimizing the impact on working capital
- Develops goals, objectives, strategies, and metrics that support corporate initiatives and ensure they are monitored and reported to the Senior Leadership Team at regular intervals
- Identifies opportunities to reduce administrative burdens and streamline work practices with a focus on reducing the tactical work so more focus can be placed on strategic activities
- Works closely with Quality and Technical resources to find improvements in our qualification process and manage supplier activities to ensure a comprehensive and well communicated trial process without a trail of inventory
- Continually improves the process for converting customer requirements into a demand statement that translates easily into a cohesive purchase plan for raw materials
- Develops the ‘on-boarding’ process for new suppliers added to Oracle to ensure all pertinent information, which is required by all departments, is captured
- Acts as the conduit for clear communications around S&OP, MPA, Inventory, and other key business activities
Education and Experience
Preferred Qualifications :
Competencies
Work Environment
Expected to travel to the North America divisions once a quarter (Toronto, Chicago, and Monterrey). Expected to visit suppliers which includes travel to Asia (including China) and Europe.