OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY/PURPOSE OF POSITION: Ensure raw material supply to meet Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) production plan.

EDUCATION, ACCREDITATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Manufacturing/Metallurgical Engineering or experience equivalent


• 5 - 10 years of experience in supply chain or inventory management


• Extensive experience in raw materials purchasing for Electric Arc Furnace operation required


• Considerable experience buying scrap metal

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develop suppliers and supply chain for all raw materials for EAF (HBI/DRI, Pig Iron, scrap, alloys, etc), with heavy focus on scrap metal


2. Negotiate supply contracts and execute spot purchases


3. Make financial decisions about raw material supply and transportation


4. Negotiate detailed purchase contracts with affiliated and 3rd party suppliers


5. Work with other departments, to include Commercial, Planning, and Slab Procurement, to develop supply plans


6. Track and report raw material inventory and position to plan


7. Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability


8. Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment


9. Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment


10. Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect


11. Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of scrap metal business in United States market


• Solid understanding of inventory management


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite


• Demonstrate strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills


• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material


• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal


• Demonstrate strong work ethic and display a high degree of professionalism

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Laptop, Desk Phone, Cell Phone

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Interest and ability to work at our site location in Calvert, Alabama


• Office Environment


• Rotating opportunities to work from home

HOURS OF WORK:

• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workload

BENEFITS:

• Quarterly bonuses


• Paid vacation starting at 13 days per year; 10 paid holidays


• Paid parental leave


• 401k employer match 6%


• Comprehensive relocation package


• Health insurance; prescription drug insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance


• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability plans; AD&D insurance


• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)


• Health savings account (HSA)


• Employee assistance program; Health and wellness programs


• Tuition reimbursement


• Charitable gift matching


• Employee discounts