Doing Steel ยท 2 months ago
Purchasing Agent
Springfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelDoing Steel is a Structural and Miscellaneous Steel Fabricator with over 35 years of experience in the industry. The Purchasing Agent will drive purchasing processes, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while developing supplier relationships and sourcing strategies.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sound commodity sourcing strategies that will bring optimal value to the enterprise
Build deep commodity knowledge with a strong grasp of the market to understand all cost drivers and other related commercial matters
Apply firm but fair negotiation practices utilizing an organized data-driven approach for optimal results that drive the lowest total landed cost, and on-time delivery, all while meeting or exceeding DS quality standards
Attain cost reduction goals through detailed cost/spend analysis, cost model development, and implementation, supplier lean events, or through the use of various other cost management tools
Understand forecasting, demand planning, scheduling, and inventory management tools and concepts necessary to analyze optimal placement and velocity of materials required in the manufacturing and distribution process
Qualification
Required
Experience in purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management
Ability to take independent actions based on sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal Skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
Ability to lead cross-functional teams to produce high-level work/product within tight timeframes
Proficient Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, press brake, stamping, tube bending, welding, and assembly
Company
Doing Steel
Doing Steel specializes in structural steel fabrication for the commercial and industrial markets.
Founded in 1986
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase