Strategic Steel Buyer & Supply Chain Pro

UFP Industries; Newnan (GA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UFP Industries in Newnan, GA, is seeking a Steel Buyer to source and procure metal coils, steel tubing, sheet metal, and related products in collaboration with plant management and the strategic sales team.

Under general supervision, you will apply your experience to plan tasks, navigate supplier markets, and recommend buying strategies that support manufacturing needs and competitive pricing.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of purchasing, supply chain, metals, manufacturing, or related industry experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software.

Responsabilidades

• Identify steel mills, service centers, distributors, and processors meeting material, quality, volume, and delivery needs.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to achieve competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Procure steel coils, tubing, sheet metal, and related products meeting quality, lead-time, and price requirements.
• Provide market intelligence and forecasts for pricing, availability, and future market direction.
• Maintain understanding of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and product specifications.
• Proactively recommend steel products, grades, gauges, and sourcing options to management and sales.
• Collaborate with sales and plant management to improve margins on material selection and lead times.
• Operate purchasing/inventory software: create/update purchase orders, manage pricing, quantities, and deliveries.

Conocimientos

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Negotiation

Analytical

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Cardex

ERP systems

Inventory software

Descripción del empleo

UFP Industries in Newnan, GA, is seeking a Steel Buyer to source and procure metal coils, steel tubing, sheet metal, and related products in collaboration with plant management and the strategic sales team.

Under general supervision, you will apply your experience to plan tasks, navigate supplier markets, and recommend buying strategies that support manufacturing needs and competitive pricing.