- Location
- Portage, IN
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Purchasing Agent
Leading Industrial services and metals recycling company in Portage, IN is seeking an exceptionally strong Sourcing and Procurement person to join their team.
Report to the VP of Procurement this role will execute end-to-end purchasing activities for goods and services required to support operations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day procurement for operations.
- Direct end-to-end sourcing activities for categories such as lubricants, fuel, industrial gases and PPE.
- Identify savings and broader value opportunities within supplier relationships and monitor assessment activities as part of the sourcing lifecycle.
- Draft and review supplier contracts to ensure adherence to terms and conditions
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
- Renewal contract negotiation - track contracts for renewals and expiries in advance to formulate appropriate supplier engagement strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Undergraduate Degree
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, or vendor management in a heavy industrial environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and make priority calls as necessary.
- Comfortable working with all levels of the organization,
- Structured approach to completing work.
What we can Offer:
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and benefits.
- Opportunity to make a difference.
- Working for a growing, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing company
SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Skills
Contract ManagementProcurementNegotiation
