Materials Procurement & Planning Specialist

Alliance Steel OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alliance Steel OKC is seeking a Purchasing & Materials Coordinator to support procurement and coordination of materials for manufacturing and project operations. You will gather material requirements, obtain pricing, issue purchase orders, and track deliveries, ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules.

You will work closely with Detailing, Engineering, Production, Sales, and Estimating, manage supplier relationships, and maintain accurate ERP records.

Formación

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, filters, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, steel fabrication, or construction-related environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of steel products, structural materials, and fabrication processes preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Review material requirement reports, detailing reports, Tekla reports, and ERP planning reports to support purchasing activities.
• Gather and organize structural pre-orders and material requirements from Detailing, Engineering, Sales, and Production.
• Create and manage purchase orders for structural steel, building components, shop supplies, maintenance items, and other materials needed for operations.
• Follow up with suppliers to monitor order status and support on-time delivery of materials.
• Obtain supplier quotations and assist with gathering pricing information for estimating and project planning.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and assist with coordinating pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Engineering, and Estimating teams to help ensure materials are available when needed.
• Create and maintain item records, vendor information, and purchasing documentation within the ERP system.
• Prepare purchasing, inventory, usage, and open-order reports as requested.
• Maintain records and supporting documentation related to purchasing activities, supplier information, and inventory planning.
• Assist with planning material purchases and inventory replenishment to support production requirements.
• Track material pricing and maintain current purchasing information to support estimating and purchasing decisions.
• Prepare and maintain customer agreements related to advance material purchases and long-lead items.
• Coordinate transportation and delivery logistics with suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with resolving supplier, delivery, and material availability issues.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper purchasing procedures and record maintenance.
• Provide updates on open orders and critical material purchases during meetings and project discussions.
• Provide backup support for purchasing, materials planning, and related administrative activities as needed.

Conocimientos

Purchasing experience

Materials planning

ERP/MRP systems

Excel data analysis

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Herramientas

ERP/MRP software

Descripción del empleo

Alliance Steel OKC is seeking a Purchasing & Materials Coordinator to support procurement and coordination of materials for manufacturing and project operations. You will gather material requirements, obtain pricing, issue purchase orders, and track deliveries, ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules.

You will work closely with Detailing, Engineering, Production, Sales, and Estimating, manage supplier relationships, and maintain accurate ERP records.