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SSAB · 3 days ago

CTL Procurement Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets. The Procurement Manager role is responsible for maintaining adequate supplies of steel inventory and overseeing the purchasing of MRO supplies and services for SSAB CTL operations.

ManufacturingMiningProduct Management

Responsibilities

Manage discrete plate, coil and CTL inventories in support of Commercial activities at SSAB CTL operations or depots, as assigned

Develop and maintain a business plan in support of corporate goals for total inventory, turn rates, and aged inventory

Place purchase orders and mill orders with SSAB mills and 3rd party suppliers into accordance with those requirements

Assure the timely receipt, in good order, of all steel products

Maintain relationships with sales, planning, suppliers, and transportation personnel in pursuit of these activities

Issue daily, weekly and monthly reports relevant to supply chain activities

File claims with mills or 3rd party suppliers as required

Manage MRO supplies and services

Approve requisitions, place purchase orders, and expedite goods and services as required

Develop and provide guidance to MRO operations personnel requisitioning material (known as designated “MRO Buyers”)

Establish purchasing guidelines for MRO Buyers (number of quotes required, etc.) so that they can appropriately “self-serve” through the requisition process. Review exceptions to the MRO Buyers’ established guidelines and provide sourcing / negotiating assistance when necessary

Assure compliance to all SSAB corporate policies and procedures as well as operations Services guidelines by all parties involved in purchasing goods and services

Among others, ensure separation of duties to meet the “three hat rule” for requisitioning, ordering, and receiving

Ensure competitive bidding, achieve corporate payment terms, and avoid sole sourcing. If necessary, obtain approval for exceptions

Fully participate with Operations Services procurement peers in company-wide sourcing events, systems, initiatives, and other activities as required

Maintain purchasing and supplier management records as required by the company’s Quality Management System, document retention policy, financial requirements, and other company directives