- Work with Supervisors and Estimator to determine products and services needed for the business unit(s).
- Request the minimum number of quotes required per the Purchasing Policy, the quotes will be saved with a copy of the purchase order.
- Make sure all Purchase Orders are entered in GSS as accurately as possible and electronic PO folders have all relevant material in them including vendor quotes, burn-out drawings, and any special instructions.
- Make sure purchase orders contain all relevant information for material type, burnout specifications, machine finishes and drawings attached when needed. After being sent to the vendor, buyer will make sure a copy is sent to Receiving.
- Must consider Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental requirements when purchasing material or services for work in the shop.
- Meet with customers and vendors as required to discuss parts and services needed.
- Work with Estimator when obtaining material and services required for a job won after creating a quote in GSS.
- Work with Shop Supervisors for scheduling and planning of material deliveries to meet customer demand and shop schedules.
- Investigate any discrepancies between Purchasing and Receiving and revise Purchase Orders if required.
- Manage and maintain planning of bill of materials and expedite purchased parts and raw material availability in response to operational plans. Work with Operations and Project Managers to update bill of materials, routers and lot sizes.
- Collaborate with Operations on the plant production scheduling functions and shop floor scheduling. Provide material availability to support on time production and deliveries of customer sales orders to meet plant goals.
- Control plant inventory to optimize turnover and minimize investment. Align with the cycle count program and WIP audits to obtain accurate inventory values while effectively utilizing Global Shop Solutions (GSS) software.
- Monitor safety stock levels and establish order policies to balance inventory availability with low levels of investment. Work with suppliers to establish consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs and Just In Time (JIT) programs to support on time delivery goals.
- Identify local sources of indirect materials, equipment, services or supplies and vet capabilities
- Manage the indirect supplier selection process based on total cost of ownership (i.e. price, quality, support, capacity, reliability, etc.).
- Support, administer and comply with purchasing agreements or contracts with suppliers in support of Regional Purchasing Manager savings goals and requirements.
- Oversee the shipping and receiving function to ensure error-free processing of shipments expeditiously.
- Analyze and identify supply constraints to ensure daily operational support.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Management
- APICS Certification (CPIM) preferred but not required
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
- 2+ years in materials management preferred
- Must have a thorough knowledge of ERP planning or purchasing systems
- Must be proficient in analytical problem-solving techniques and possess strong written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business Management
- APICS Certification, preferably CPIM
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience
- 2+ years of materials management experience
- Thorough knowledge of ERP planning or purchasing systems
- Proficiency in analytical problem-solving techniques
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
What We Do
SMS group Inc. is responsible for new equipment sales, upgrades and modernizations for North American metals producers, and is a world leader in outsourced maintenance services for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. SMS group Inc., a member of the SMS group family, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At SMS group Inc., 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. Apart from traditional refurbishment services for all major OEM equipment, you can also take advantage of our comprehensive field services and modernization projects. Steel production is our largest market, where we supply world class new equipment and actively support operations and maintenance devising solutions throughout the process from melting and casting to rolling and finishing. In addition to new equipment supply, our Forging division has experienced maintenance specialists who focus on closed and open-die forging, powder metal presses, extrusion presses, and ring rolling. New equipment supply, maintenance services, and spare parts inside the aluminum industry crosses a wide variety of products including flat rolling mill equipment, plate stretchers and extrusion presses. For tubes and pipes, our unique broad know-how covers the complete line of processes from ERW to spiral welded pipe as well as seamless producing operations utilizing equipment from cold drawing and pilger mills to piercing mills. It is our commitment to be the Leading Partner for our customers guiding and assisting our customers to make equipment and process decisions that allow them to remain competitive in an ever evolving global market, and serve as a single source for new equipment, maintenance and spare parts that our customers can trust and value.
