Strategic Purchasing Specialist

SMS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SMS Mill Services, LLC, a leading industrial services and metals recycling company in Portage, Indiana, is seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Agent to join our growing team. Reporting to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will execute end-to-end purchasing for operations and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement in a heavy industrial setting, excellent communication, and a proven track record of driving cost savings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Undergraduate Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, or vendor management in a heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and make priority calls as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day procurement for operations.
• Work with the business to address any purchasing related issues.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare and issue Capital Purchase Orders.
• Drive compliance to purchasing agreements.
• Pursue continuous improvement opportunities with existing suppliers.
• Coordinate freight movement, customs documents and related logistics activities.
• Ensure company systems (Coupa & JDE) are used effectively and efficiently.
• Assist with some Accounts Payable related issues.
• Identify savings and broader value opportunities within supplier relationships and monitor assessment activities as part of the sourcing lifecycle.
• Assist manager with data collection when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Procurement experience

Structured work approach

Cross-level collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

SMS Mill Services, LLC, a leading industrial services and metals recycling company in Portage, Indiana, is seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Agent to join our growing team. Reporting to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will execute end-to-end purchasing for operations and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement in a heavy industrial setting, excellent communication, and a proven track record of driving cost savings.