Purchasing Agent - Portage, IN

SMS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and benefits

Job summary

SMS Mill Services, LLC, based in Portage, IN, is seeking an accomplished Sourcing and Procurement professional to join the team and report to the VP of Procurement. The role executes end-to-end purchasing activities to support operations and drive value in industrial categories.

The successful candidate will lead day-to-day procurement, sourcing for lubricants, fuels, industrial gases and PPE, and manage supplier relationships with a focus on cost reductions and lifecycle optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or vendor management in a heavy industrial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make priority calls.
• Experience working with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement for operations.
• Direct end-to-end sourcing for categories such as lubricants, fuel, industrial gases and PPE.
• Identify savings opportunities within supplier relationships and monitor procurement lifecycle.
• Draft and review supplier contracts and perform TCO analysis.
• Track renewals and expiries to plan supplier engagement strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Leading Industrial services and metals recycling company in Portage, IN is seeking an exceptionally strong Sourcing and Procurement person to join their team.

Report to the VP of Procurement this role will execute end-to-end purchasing activities for goods and services required to support operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement for operations
• Direct end-to-end sourcing activities for categories such as lubricants, fuel, industrial gases and PPE
• Identify savings and broader value opportunities within supplier relationships and monitor assessment activities as part of the sourcing lifecycle
• Draft and review supplier contracts to ensure adherence to terms and conditions
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
• Renewal contract negotiation - track contracts for renewals and expiries in advance to formulate appropriate supplier engagement strategies

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Undergraduate Degree
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or vendor management in a heavy industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and make priority calls as necessary
• Comfortable working with all levels of the organization,
• Structured approach to completing work

What we can Offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and benefits
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Working for a growing, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing company

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.