Senior Buyer

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holiday time

401k with company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead complex procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost and delivery improvements. You will handle end-to-end purchasing, bid processes, and data-driven decisions within a global supply chain.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP utilization, strategic sourcing, and collaboration across departments to meet quality and schedule targets. A degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong analytical and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of purchasing/ERP/MRP/supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/technical specs.
• Knowledge of International Shipping Terms (INCO Terms).
• Proficiency with SAP or GSS and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete purchase order process with documentation, data entry, expediting, and reconciliation.
• Analyze commodity requirements, supplier selection, logistics, and delivery schedules.
• Obtain competitive bids domestically and internationally; negotiate terms and prices.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure data in purchasing systems is kept up-to-date and accurate.
• Enforce company policies and compliance guidelines.
• Monitor supplier performance and recommend procurement changes based on metrics.
• Prepare KPIs, reports, and data summaries.
• Support mentoring and training of purchasing staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

GSS

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Summary – Senior Buyer

Independently, performs the more complex procurement activities. Leads assigned projects with regards to procuring and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, supplies and services for the organization. Other areas of focus include supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, supply risk management, and spend analytics, ERP/MRP utilization, and troubleshooting.

Summary – Senior Buyer

Independently, performs the more complex procurement activities. Leads assigned projects with regards to procuring and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, supplies and services for the organization. Other areas of focus include supplier management, cost reduction, sourcing, supply risk management, and spend analytics, ERP/MRP utilization, and troubleshooting.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

What You'll Do

• Manage the entire purchase order process; including appropriate documentation, data entry, submission, order expediting, delivery, and reconciliation of related issues.
• Analyze requirements of commodities including, but not limited to, preliminary specifications, appropriate supplier(s), logistics and delivery/schedule requirements.
• Obtain competitive bids per procedure (domestic and international); evaluate, negotiate price, purchase terms, and delivery.
• Identify and lead opportunities to drive performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Assure commodities are delivered in accordance with order terms including, but not limited to, price, schedule and quality specifications.
• Ensure the relevant data (quotes, amendments, delivery, & quality) in purchasing systems and data bases are updated and maintained in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enforce and abide by company policies, procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Manage supply chain activities through continuous assessment of supplier performance with regards to quality, cost, and delivery. Make recommendation(s) for procurement changes based on tangible metrics and data.
• Prepare key performance indicators (KPIs), reports and data summaries.
• Uphold the organizations mission, values, and goals through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality and team work.
• Assist in the mentoring and training of purchasing staff.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college / university or 5 years of experience in purchasing, ERP/MRP systems, and supply chain operations in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results in a team-driven environment.
• 2 years ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documentation such as engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate and exercise positive relationships amongst various departments throughout the organization.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, frequently changing and evolving environment.
• Knowledge of International Shipping Terms (INCO Terms).
• Be results-oriented with excellent analytical, communication, and organization skills.
• Proficiency with business systems such as database software, manufacturing software, order processing systems (SAP or GSS) and Microsoft Office programs.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.