Raw Material Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

• Primary user for Raw Material Optimization software (slab cost modeling).
• Designs, updates, and maintains inventory reports using spreadsheet/database software such as Excel, Access, Microsoft Office, and internal web based reporting programs.
• Updates report formats as needed, including month end closing, sales forecast consumption report and Raw Material Stocks.
• Monitor and provide feedback to suppliers on the quality received and submit respective reports to all involved parties.
• Responsibilities specifically aligned with specific departmental objectives and area of expertise.
• Keep up to date with the current market trends and industry forecasts.
• Provide recommendations and suggestions for improvements in any aspects relating to increased performance.
• Optimizing operational processes and procedures for maximum efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Tracking and reporting on operational performance for the Americas & Global Raw Materials.
• Interacting with internal and external customers and suppliers, answering questions, and resolving issues.
• Assisting with the implementation of new processes and procedures.
• Promote safety culture and ensure all safety, environmental, and ergonomic requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a relevant business field is preferred.
• Proven >5 years of experience responsible of designing, updating, and maintaining raw materials inventory reports.
• Domain of forecasting tools or statistical methods to predict raw material consumption.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling etc).
• Analytics & visualization presentation tools as PowerBI.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience working under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes.
• Experienced in using financial insights to recommend process improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience in Operational Process environment.
• Basic understanding of metal melting process is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including health, dental, disability, life and voluntary insurance options.
• Time to recharge through PTO plus paid holidays and parental leave.
• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on your professional and personal priorities.
• Retirement plan and company matching 6%.
• Employee Assistance Program.