Steel Procurement Specialist

TrueNorth Steel; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

TrueNorth Steel is seeking a motivated Buyer to select and purchase quality products. You will process purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, forecast needs, and coordinate with management to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The role involves cross-functional teamwork across sales, accounting, and inventory, with opportunities to travel and contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years purchasing or related experience.
• Steel manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase steel, fabricated parts, paint and accessories from demands in the operation software programs for TrueNorth Steel from current approved vendors.
• Manage Purchase Orders from start to finish, including pricing, due dates and resolution to material non-conformances.
• Build relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Work with cross-functional teams to solve issues and complete daily work.
• Coordinate with Site Inventory personnel on inventory and safety stock levels.
• Maintain vendor contracts in the ERP system.
• Research new raw material suppliers and subcontractor options for TrueNorth Steel locations.
• Communicate current material prices, lead times and mill rolling schedules with the team.

Skills

Communication

Office software

MRP/ERP

Multitasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

TrueNorth Steel is seeking a motivated Buyer to select and purchase quality products. You will process purchase orders, negotiate with suppliers, forecast needs, and coordinate with management to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

The role involves cross-functional teamwork across sales, accounting, and inventory, with opportunities to travel and contribute to continuous improvement in purchasing processes.