Technical Buyer-PII

About the role

Danieli Group, a worldwide leader in metal industry technology and innovation, seeks an experienced Technical Buyer PII to join their team in Ashland, KY. Danieli Corporation, the US branch of Danieli, headquartered in Italy, focuses on providing innovative and "production-cost winner" plants globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of procurement activities for materials, critical spare parts, industrial equipment, and specialized technical services.
• Purchase machine components or subassemblies and manage the full procurement cycle for industrial equipment, critical spare parts, consumables, and specialized technical services.
• Develop sourcing strategies for steel plant projects, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities.
• Negotiate technical and commercial contracts with machinery manufacturers, specialized workshops, system integrators, and international suppliers.
• Review and analyze technical specifications (drawings, datasheets, BOMs) in coordination with Engineering and Maintenance teams and send technical specifications and drawings to suppliers.
• Evaluate and develop strategic suppliers within the steel industry, ensuring quality, compliance, and technical support.
• Manage domestic and international procurement of components such as industrial bearings, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Cook up with Logistics for the importation of heavy equipment and oversized cargo.
• Maintain KPIs focused on cost savings, on-time delivery for projects, downtime reduction, and optimization of critical spare parts inventory.
• Identify supply chain risks (steel market volatility, industrial components, manufacturing lead times) and develop mitigation plans.
• Participate in technical bidding processes and techno-commercial proposal evaluations.
• Utilize company tools such as ERP, Easybuy, and other collaboration tools.

Technical Requirements

• A high school degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical field.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience within the steel, metallurgical, or heavy manufacturing industry.
• Experience in purchasing industrial machinery, critical spare parts, and specialized technical services.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and industrial specifications.
• Ability to understand the necessary machining and related value for the items under procurement.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability plans, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. Danieli Corporation also provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.