Gerdau North America · 18 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Cartersville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGerdau North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead their procurement team in supporting business units effectively. The role involves ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing a team of procurement personnel to meet business objectives.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Maintain a current and thorough knowledge of appropriate local and regional markets and competitive practices
Serve as a liaison with the supplier community. They will establish and maintain effective supplier and market relationships to accomplish this goal. Responsibilities include settlement of discrepancies within management guidelines, maintaining standards, and coordinating ongoing supply chain activities within their business division scope. The incumbent also monitors and maintains continuity of supply and on time delivery, as well as the physical, safety-related and environmental aspects of materials purchased
Collaborate with other members of the procurement team to develop the purchasing process and to achieve best possible cost, quality, reliability, continuity and delivery relative to the Total Cost of Ownership. The incumbent will review and assess vendor capabilities and past performance. The incumbent will execute purchase orders and contracts in compliance with company policy and guidelines, and will assure vendor performance
Provide information to central management, plant management, and internal customers to help control costs and identify savings opportunities in the procurement of goods and services
Maintain a solid working knowledge of the Steel Making Process, Procurement Systems, and Operational Routines and Procedures. Will assist in the development and contribute to the achievement of process goals (KPI’s). This position is a critical element in the development and execution of the Annual Action Plan and the administration of established policies, procedures, and processes
Oversee the acquisition of capital equipment and ensure that services are carried out according to technical specifications and meeting internal customer needs. Additional responsibilities within CapEx acquisitions will include the effective management of milestone payments; monitoring and expediting equipment manufacturing and construction timelines, and monitoring of the contractual obligations between the supplier and Gerdau. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of foreign trade and INCOTERMS as well as contractual terms and conditions related to the purchase of indirect and direct materials and services
Resolve discrepancies primarily pertaining to specifications, weight settlement, order requirements, invoice payment and other disputes with suppliers and mill personnel, within established policies. Issues must be resolved professionally to maintain sound and effective relationships with Gerdau’s suppliers and internal customers
Maintain proficiency in procurement systems, with proficiency in company information systems and other business applications
Standardize and continuously improve the procurement process according to Gerdau’s Procurement Policies and Procedures. Incumbent will be accountable for individual, team and departmental attainment of established Key Performance Indicators directly related to the procurement process
Incumbent will be responsible for the management and development of their support staff in order to continuously improve the knowledge and competencies of their team
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field
Five (5) years of related procurement experience including a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory role is required
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, purchasing systems (SAP and/or other ERP software), manufacturing operations, and strategic sourcing
Capability of generating and implementing contracts and managing purchase orders relative to all aspects of documenting the negotiations, communications, and accounting, tax, and legal implications of these transactions
Excellent working knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Management Systems, Operational Routines and Procedures, and the ability to analyze Technical Drawings and Specifications
Ability to build strong integrated teams while fostering the professional and personal development of team members
Self-starter with strong skills in team leadership, data analysis, and problem-solving
Ability to lead negotiations and manage communications with Gerdau's suppliers
Ability to function both effectively and independently as a member of a cross-functional team
High ethical standards, leadership, and a strong work ethic
Preferred
A professional certification in procurement/ supply chain management (C.P.M., CPSM)
Company
Gerdau North America
In North America, Gerdau manufactures merchant bar, structural steel, piling, special bar quality and rebar products for the agricultural, automotive, civil construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining markets.
5001-10000 employees
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