Strategic Purchasing Lead - Metal Fabrication

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to research, evaluate, and procure raw materials, hardware, outsourced services, and MRO supplies to keep production on schedule within quality and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of metal fabrication or stamping and is skilled at supplier selection, cost analysis, and stock level management to support operations. Responsibilities include coordinating deliveries, negotiating terms, and improving procurement processes

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree related to Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management, metal forming, cutting, or machining, or 7 years’ equivalent experience.
• A high-level understanding of metal fabrication and/or stamping processes and systems is required.
• Previous production or leadership experience is required.
• Experience with MIE Trak or similar ERP software, including implementation.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Extreme attention to detail and timely follow-up is required to ensure success.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.

Responsabilidades

• Research, evaluate and procure products and services to meet our operational needs.
• Believes in, supports, and represents GHMS Core Values, Vision and Mission on a daily basis.
• Assist with cultivating new sources for supplies, and products using criteria such as quantity, quality, price and delivery.
• Ensures that goods and services purchased meet specified conditions and acceptable standards.
• Collaborating on IT solutions for more effective ways to analyze demand and forecast.
• Monitoring and optimizing inventory levels (raw and hardware) by collaborating with suppliers, commercial and production teams.
• Work with suppliers to establish stocking levels and/or blanket PO’s based on firm and forecasted demand.
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries of product to minimize cost while maintaining schedule requirements.
• Working with suppliers to ensure accurate and prompt action on rejections or claims.
• Identifies and recommends changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Descripción del empleo

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to research, evaluate, and procure raw materials, hardware, outsourced services, and MRO supplies to keep production on schedule within quality and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of metal fabrication or stamping and is skilled at supplier selection, cost analysis, and stock level management to support operations. Responsibilities include coordinating deliveries, negotiating terms, and improving procurement processes