Purchaser, Strategic Sourcing

Responsibilities

• Achieve and retain the required market share of available recyclable raw material feed supply for assigned plants at margins adequate to optimize profit and utilize capacity available.
• Facilitate the implementation of a centralized strategic and tactical procurement structure with the Strategic Sourcing Group.
• Plan, forecast and maintain the required inventory and volume for assigned Recycling Facilities and Battery Plants while providing technical and logistical support to all customers.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationship with all suppliers and customers, as well as potential suppliers and customers, in an efficient, professional and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate recyclable lead raw material and premium metal procurements and customer requirements for maximizing operational capacity while achieving inventory turn goals and ensure continuity of operations.
• Negotiate pricing for all raw materials to maximize materials margins.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities through effective strategic planning and analysis.
• Coordinate with transportation department and providers to ensure timely delivery of the inbound raw material delivery schedule.
• Identify and isolate any problems regarding incoming material and initiate and implement the necessary corrective action required to correct the issue and prevent it from reoccurring.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, materials being transported and company policy.
• Work collaboratively with different stakeholders: smelters, battery plants, suppliers, Finance & Logistics.
• Ability to interpret reports to make decisions, and able to create new reports (Tableau, Excel) as required to enhance the business.
• Process and reconcile Used Lead Acid Battery receipts.
• Process POs.
• Cross train, and act as a backup to Team members.
• Find new sources of scrap material.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (preferred but not required) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in one or a combination of materials functions: Purchasing, inventory or production control, etc. with at least some experience using an MRP system.
• Will consider new graduates.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to organize and plan work flow.
• High analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong MS Office (Excel) skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management from various functions and collaborate on strategy and solutions.
• Must possess a high level of personal integrity, intelligence, determination and respect for others.
• Commitment, drive and self-motivation.
• Special projects as required.
• Adaptability and positive reaction to business needs and evolving strategies.
• Ability to work collabor