Worthington Steel Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 1 week ago
Summary/Objective
The Manager of Steel Procurement is responsible for seamlessly integrating our procurement activities across all departments. This role plays a critical part in developing a comprehensive steel purchasing strategy to better leverage our global suppliers of electrical steel. Additionally, the Manager will spearhead special projects aimed at enhancing efficiencies and effectiveness in demand/supply forecasting, inventory management, and general purchasing processes.
Essential Functions
Primarily responsible for managing the relationships with steel suppliers for North America
Responsible for the North America steel supply plan
Ensure that steel is delivered in a timely fashion to meet the supply plan and expediting when necessary
Responsible for negotiating steel prices
Works with Operations and Quality to ensure our claims process is thorough, quick, and efficient
Works with all purchasing resources to develop and implement a supplier scorecard process so suppliers are aware of their performance and have objective feedback to continually improve their overall performance around quality, delivery, and service
Monitors market conditions to ensure purchasing strategy is well positioned to take advantage of market opportunities
Ensures the execution of mill orders comply with overall supply strategy and optimize the inventory availability while minimizing the impact on working capital
Develops goals, objectives, strategies, and metrics that support corporate initiatives and ensure they are monitored and reported to the Senior Leadership Team at regular intervals
Identifies opportunities to reduce administrative burdens and streamline work practices with a focus on reducing the tactical work so more focus can be placed on strategic activities
Works closely with Quality and Technical resources to find improvements in our qualification process and manage supplier activities to ensure a comprehensive and well communicated trial process without a trail of inventory
Continually improves the process for converting customer requirements into a demand statement that translates easily into a cohesive purchase plan for raw materials
Develops the 'on-boarding' process for new suppliers added to Oracle to ensure all pertinent information, which is required by all departments, is captured
Acts as the conduit for clear communications around S&OP, MPA, Inventory, and other key business activities
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred)
5+ years' work experience
Working knowledge of steel mills and mill capabilities
Experience in the development of a strategic supply plan
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of electrical steel properties and characteristics
Experience with foreign steel mills
Experience with Oracle
Competencies
Strategic thinker
Strong analytical skills
Good problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-directed and willing to accept responsibility for results
Able to work proactively with others in the search for improvement
Demonstrates the willingness and competence to work in multiple functional areas
Demonstrates a clear understanding of policies and procedures of operation; complies with and applies
policies and procedures appropriately
Keeps current with and effectively applies new work methods, skills, and technologies to complete work
Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively to produce measurable results
Assesses situations accurately and determines appropriate action
Identifies and utilizes resources effectively and responsibly
Takes ownership for own self-development
Work Environment
Expected to travel to the North America divisions once a quarter (Toronto, Chicago, and Monterrey). Expected to visit suppliers which includes travel to Asia (including China) and Europe.
Worthington Steel