Strategic Supply Chain & Purchasing Leader

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and materials management from our Buford, GA fabrication facility. You will develop plans, align with Sales, Marketing and Quality, and ensure customer requirements are met.

The role emphasizes inventory planning, supplier coordination, and the development of standard procedures. A background in metal fabrication and Lean Six Sigma is valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4 yr Degree in Business, Engineering, or Purchasing from an Accredited University.
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Supervisory experience.
• Experience in the metal fabrication or related industry (Burning, press brakes, Machining, orbital Welding)
• 5+ years of Purchasing Experience (Metals)

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing and materials management by maximizing ROA.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function.
• Develop short and long-term plans that support Sales, Marketing, and Quality requirements.
• Ensure that specific customer requirements are achieved.
• Develop and implement inventory plans and budgets and coordinate with other departments.
• Communicates with Supply Chain peers to identify best practices and implement them.
• Coordinate with various departments on strategy and execution.
• Provide training on supply chain knowledge to other departments.
• Oversee quoting and supplier selection activities.
• Manage the Logistics Coordinator to meet freight needs.
• Create and execute the Supply Chain/Purchasing/Inventory Strategy.
• Manage overall spend in line with budgets.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and system documents.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Engineering/Purchasing

Tools

ERP systems

Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and materials management from our Buford, GA fabrication facility. You will develop plans, align with Sales, Marketing and Quality, and ensure customer requirements are met.

The role emphasizes inventory planning, supplier coordination, and the development of standard procedures. A background in metal fabrication and Lean Six Sigma is valued in this fast-paced environment.