Senior Purchasing Specialist
Company: United Steel Inc.
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSalary: DOECome join the team at United Steel,
New England's largest fabricator and erector of structural steel
and miscellaneous metals! United Steel is currently seeking a
Senior Purchasing Specialist. This position coordinates the
procurement and distribution of materials, parts, supplies and
utility contracts for the organization..Please click or copy the
link below to complete a pre-hire survey. It must be completed to
be considered for the position. It will open in a separate window.
Applicants will not be considered until completing this
process.https://www.cultureindex.com/c/4CA893Duties &
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs, controls and executes all activities
related to the procurement function of all company materials, parts
and supplies for all departments including shop, field and
office
- Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present
and future material availability.
- Oversees all activities related to procurement of a commodity,
from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
- Implements, manages and maintains procurement reporting systems
to meet company requirements
- Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and
procedures and communicates them to the appropriate
departments
- Recruits, negotiates and maintains suppliers that provide high
quality products and services at a better price while maintaining
the highest code of ethics and conduct
- Develops a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes
appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure
quality, price, delivery, and service.
- Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor
agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items
to specifications.
- Negotiate and execute utility contracts
- Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices.
- Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to
company policy.
- Negotiates or supervises the negotiation of complex requests
for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and
subcontractors.
- Develops a system that allows the organization to establish a
preferred subcontractor list.
- Arranges for disposal of surplus materials.
- Responsible for a budget between 2MM to 5MM
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the
organization. Qualifications
- Business Degree; or two to four years related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- 7+ years of purchasing experience in a construction and
manufacturing industry required
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or
governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and
draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety
of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area,
circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry.
- Directly supervises one employee. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Skills Desired: strong attention to detail, ability to
multitask, good communications skills Working ConditionsThis is a
full-time office environment position, and hours of work and days
are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some flexibility
in hours is allowed, which needs to be discussed and approved by
the department Manager in advance and must work 40 hours each week
to maintain full-time status. We offer competitive wages, excellent
benefits, 401(k) with company match, supplemental benefits and
more. Please send your resume and cover letter using the
link.https://www.unitedsteel.comSUPPORT IS OUR STRENGTHAn
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: United Steel Inc., East Hartford , Senior Purchasing Specialist, Other , East Hartford, Connecticut
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