What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist position at Sunward Steel?
About Us
Sunward Steel Buildings is an American manufacturer of cutting-edge custom metal buildings sold domestically and internationally. Metal buildings are revered as the most sustainable building type and used in a wide variety of industries and are 100% recyclable. Steel is the most recycled material on earth. Sunward is focused on the exponential growth of this green building industry. Sunward prides itself in customization, cost efficiency, time effectiveness of its building solutions.
About the Role
The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, from vendor selection and negotiation to order placement and delivery coordination. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Strategic Sourcing
- Conduct market research to identify potential supplies and assess their capabilities.
- Development and implement sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.
Negotiation
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and optimal contract terms.
- Collaborate with other teams to finalize and execute contracts.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and address and issues or concerns.
Contract Management
- Manage contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
- Monitor and track supplier performance against contractual obligations.
Order Placement
- Generate purchase orders based on production requirements and inventory levels.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely order placement.
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to the supply chain, including disruptions and changes in market conditions.
- Development contingency plans to address supply chain challenges.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- 5 years of experience
- Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist or in a similar role
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to create and execute sourcing strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supply chain best practices.
- Proficiency in using ERP or similar supply chain management systems.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life, AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- 401(k) Program
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistant Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) 128 hours
- Eight (8) paid holidays
EEOC Statement
Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.