Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Norfolk Iron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

PTO Immediately

HSA/FSA

Employee Free Healthcare

Job summary

Norfolk Iron is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Specialist to manage purchase orders and optimize steel product inventory. You will negotiate supplier terms, analyze market trends, and coordinate with sales to ensure adequate stock for customer orders.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and a track record in procurement or supply chain. You will report to the General Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a typical office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field.
• Experience in the steel industry is preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain purchase orders for procurement and management of steel products.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Continuously analyze market trends and customer demand to identify inventory needs.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure proper supply is on hand for customer needs.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to foster productive partnerships.
• Develop and present reports to the General Manager on purchasing and inventory levels.
• Ensure that all orders are placed in a timely manner and communications with mills and suppliers are clear.
• Monitor the performance of mills and suppliers to ensure quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Manage issues or disputes with suppliers with cross-functional teams to find solutions.
• Submit claims to suppliers for non-conforming products or services.
• Support/backup Quality processes with Quality manager.
• Provide inside IT system support with outside vendor and Corporate IT.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Inventory & Purchasing Specialist | Competitive Pay | Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

• 401K Company Match
• PTO offered Immediately!
• HSA/FSA
• Employee Free Healthcare

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Place and maintain purchase orders for the procurement and management of steel products.
• Negotiate and contracting with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing and terms.
• Continuously analyze market trends and customer demand to identify needs of inventory.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure proper supply is on hand for customer needs.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to foster a collaborative and productive business partnership.
• Develop and present reports to the General Manager on purchasing & inventory levels.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all orders are placed in a timely manner and that all communications with mills and suppliers are clear and concise.
• Monitor the performance of mills and suppliers to ensure that they are meeting our quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Manage any issues or disputes that may arise with suppliers, working with cross-functional teams as necessary to find solutions.
• Submit claims to suppliers for non conforming products or services.
• Support/backup Quality processes with Quality manager.
• Provide inside support of IT systems with outside vendor and Corporate IT.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain productive business relationships.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to use data to make informed decisions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing and leading a team, preferably in a procurement or supply chain management setting.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve their goals.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field.
• Experience in the steel industry is preferred not expected.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Typical office environment.

Work time sitting, working on computer, using keyboard, talking on the telephone. Bending, twisting, typing using fine motor skills, using hands and fingers up to 8 hours per day. Wo rk time will also be spent communicating verbally and in writing.

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