Senior Buyer

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LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Senior Buyer – Global Steel Market for a growing client in Mahoning County, OH. If you have been responsible for sourcing and purchasing steel products, specifically hot rolled, galvanized, and stainless steel with a sheet metal coil focus for 7 plus years…. Read on

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of suppliers and ensure a steady and competitive supply chain.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and contract conditions with suppliers.

• Monitor market trends, including price fluctuations and demand/supply shifts, to make informed purchasing decisions.

• Plan material procurement to optimize stock levels, reduce holding costs, and prevent stockouts, while ensuring product quality and availability.

• Manage supplier performance and address areas of concern.

• Assist with new vendor qualification process.

• Build strong relationships with key steel distributors/service centers and suppliers of tooling.

• Routinely follow up with suppliers to assure they are on track to deliver products in accordance with the schedule.

• Regularly review supplier performance to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and pricing.

• Establish long-term agreements with preferred suppliers for better cost savings and continuity.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, global economic conditions, and trade regulations that impact the steel market.

• Prepare regular market analysis reports to inform senior management of purchasing strategies.

  Use data to forecast steel prices and demand and adjust buying strategies accordingly.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, business, metallurgy, or a related field.

• A minimum of 7 years of procurement/materials management experience in a manufacturing environment for the steel-related industry.

• In-depth knowledge of steel procurement processes and understanding of key price drivers.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for managing supplier and client relationships.

• Travel up to 25%

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $11,000.00 per year

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