Director of Procurement

Schuff Steel; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. in Humble, TX seeks a Director of Steel Procurement to lead the purchasing group for steel and related commodities across production, operations, field, sales, estimating and accounting.

You will build a strong team, develop policies, and foster vendor relationships to reduce overall cost. Responsibilities include market pricing, procurement strategy, mill buys planning, schedule coordination, compliance with Buy America rules, and leadership of a procurement staff to deliver

Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years of related experience as a Purchasing Manager or above in steel fabrication or construction manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing, logistics and procurement principles.
• Familiarity with LEED, EPD and sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership of the steel procurement group.
• Develops sourcing strategies to manage steel price volatility.
• Plans mill buys and lead times with production scheduling.
• Ensures compliance with Buy America and domestic content requirements.
• Manages vendor contracts and cost control.
• Leads procurement team and coordinates with accounting and Legal.

Skills

Team Building

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Conflict Management

Decision Making

Business Acumen

Ethics and Values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics

Tools

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam PDF

Oracle ERP

Concur

Kronos

StruMIS or scheduling software

Job description

Overview

As the Director of Steel Procurement at Schuff Steel,you will provide direction, leadership and management of the purchasing group for all steel and steel related commodities for the organization. You will work with and direct the steel group in their support of production, operations, the field, sales and estimating and accounting, and any other departments needing support. You will be responsible for building a strong purchasing team, putting together policies and procedures to help purchasing meet the steel requirements of the organization, determining and building strong beneficial vendor relationships and reducing overall cost.

Responsibilities

• Supports pre-bid efforts by providing market pricing, availability and insight to sales and estimating.
• Oversees all procurement estimating functions to help the company win work and build accurate budgets.
• Negotiates and develops national programs for steel and steel-related purchases, including rebates, volume discounts and job-specific pricing along with Sr. Director of Steel Procurement.
• Develops sourcing strategies to manage steel price volatility, including price escalation clauses, index-based pricing and forward buys where appropriate.
• Plans mill buys, mill rollings and lead times in coordination with production scheduling so material arrives when needed.
• Ensures compliance with tariffs, trade regulations, and Buy America / Buy American and other domestic content requirements.
• Ensures mill test reports (MTRs), heat number traceability and country-of-origin documentation are obtained and maintained for all steel purchases.
• Identifies and mitigates supply chain risk, including qualifying alternate sources and managing allocation during shortages.
• Negotiates and reviews vendor contracts and purchase terms and conditions in coordination with Legal and management.
• Monitors job material budgets, communicates overages and potential pick-ups to project teams, accounting and management, and recommends actions to keep jobs within budget.
• Communicates changes in market costs and conditions to all internal customers.
• Researches and collects data on market conditions and reports findings to Senior Director of Procurement.
• Prepares purchasing reports, inventory cost reports and job buy-back reports.
• Leads, coaches and develops a team of procurement specialists; sets goals and measures performance.
• Works with general ledger (GL) and cost accounting on inventory and job cost issues.

Key Performance Measures

• Cost savings and cost avoidance versus market and budget
• Material cost variance to estimate on awarded jobs
• On-time material delivery to production and the field
• Vendor quality and delivery performance
• Inventory accuracy and valuation
• SOX and audit compliance

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company)

Core Competencies:

• Team Building
• Business Acumen
• Command Skills
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus - Internal
• Decision Making
• Ethics and Values
• Managing and measuring work
• Managing Vision
• Process Management
• Problem Solving
• Strategic
• Leadership

Qualifications

Work Experience:Ten (10) or more years of related experience as a Purchasing Manager or above in a steel fabrication or general building construction/manufacturing environment.

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field; or 10+ years of experience as a Purchasing Manager or above in steel fabrication or general building construction/manufacturing in lieu of a degree

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses: As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. Specialized knowledge is also required in the following areas: Purchasing and Logistics; Procurement; Inventory Control.

• Complete understanding of mill buying parameters, mill rollings and lead times
• Understanding of LEED, EPD and sustainability requirements and the ability to buy to them
• Understanding of SOX regulations and ensuring all requirements are followed
• Purchasing and Procurement Principles
• Material/Unit Pricing
• Budget Planning and Forecasting
• Steel market pricing indices and price risk management
• Tariffs, trade regulations, and Buy America, domestic content requirements
• Mill test reports (MTRs), material traceability and country-of-origin documentation

Software & Technology:

• Position requires frequent use of Microsoft 365 (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Bluebeam PDF software, financial accounting software, Concur or comparable expense software, Kronos or comparable timekeeping software, production scheduling software such as StruMIS or a similar platform, and Oracle ERP.

Work Environment:

• Position requires the hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out its functions. Long days, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
• Position requires out-of-state air and road travel up to 10% of the time. A clean driving record, a current and valid driver’s license and proof of acceptable insurance are required due to required road travel.
• This position is generally performed indoors in a climate-controlled office. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for individuals with disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily performed seated at a desk and computer for extended periods. Occasional standing and walking is required, including visits to fabrication shops, steel yards, mills and job sites, where required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn.
• This position may occasionally lift up-to 25lbs.

Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.