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    Regional Purchasing Manager - Pittsburgh, United States - SMS group Inc.

    SMS group Inc.
    SMS group Inc. Pittsburgh, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Summary

    The ideal candidate will have experience of operational or service center purchases that drives excellence, continuous improvement and who has exceptional interpersonal, computer, organizational and communication skills.

    The individual must be versatile, detail-oriented, have good analytical skills and be proactive while taking on new initiatives. The position will be located in Pittsburgh, PA.

    Who We Are
    At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion.

    We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

    What You'll Do
    Develop market analysis of components, commodities and services, required by the company's assigned workshops, which also provides management with information to assist in operational decision-making
    Manage the "procure to pay" process across multiple locations ensuring compliance with the organization's policies and procedures
    Establish and audit the implementation of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures to accomplish working strategies
    Analyze existing purchasing processes for effectiveness and performance across multiple locations if assigned
    Identify and source new vendors of materials, equipment, services or supplies
    Manage the vendor and supplier selection process based on total cost of ownership (i.e. price, quality, support, capacity, reliability, etc.).
    Develop, negotiate and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational goals and requirements
    Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
    Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies
    Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery and supply of purchases
    Produce reports on sourcing initiatives and purchase commitments, costs and delivery performance
    Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet target objectives
    Maintain positive employee and vendor relationships
    Develop, motivate and manage performance of the purchasing staff
    Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
    Administer authorized purchasing systems
    Work closely with Regional, Operations, Inside Sales, Project Managers and Corporate Managers to create synergies for the business
    Assess and develop the market strategy for ensuring cost effective supply of product and services for all customers across North America
    Performing strategic purchasing activities across multiple categories of spend, auditing and evaluating existing purchasing processes to identify areas for continuous improvement
    Obtaining and assimilating information to identify sustainable cost saving strategies
    Negotiate and maintain supply

    agreements/contracts

    for stock and non-stock inventory
    Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
    Communicating/presenting

    information to senior management and/or Peers
    Documenting/Recording

    Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or

    electronic/magnetic

    form
    Assess and identify supply risks and issues based upon economic, industrial and geo-political trends, which affect markets, prices and delivery
    Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work and guide the work of direct reports
    Monitor and drive supplier performance, including pricing, service levels and quality
    Managing and controlling perpetual inventory values while considering lot sizes, carrying costs and purchasing strategies (expense, consignment, vendor managed etc.)


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Coach, mentor and train others in purchasing processes and efficient supply chain execution
    Monitor and control Purchasing processes while overseeing assigned purchasing personnel (5-10 associates)

    What You'll Need
    Bachelor's degree in Business or a Bachelor's degree with professional purchasing qualifications, recognized in North America, and preferably a MBA or a Master's in a relevant field
    5+ years of work experience in a procurement management or supervisory role
    Multi-year experience with reviewing and negotiating tactical purchases
    Experience with MRP, large scale ERP, or planning systems. Prefer SAP or GSS experience
    Highly proficient with MS Office, especially MS Excel and data visualization tools
    Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
    Ability to work cooperatively across multiple functions
    Comfortable with a team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job
    Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
    Very strong analytical, organizational, decision making and presentation skill
    Certificates - APICS or other forecasting/Supply Chain Certification preferred
    Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) is an asset
    What We Offer

    Competitive compensation,

    medical/dental/vision

    coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more

    What We Do

    SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals.

    We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

    SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.

    Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

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