LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Senior Buyer – Global Steel Market for a growing client in Mahoning County, OH. If you have been responsible for sourcing and purchasing steel products, specifically hot rolled, galvanized, and stainless steel with a sheet metal coil focus for 7 plus years…. Read on!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of suppliers and ensure a steady and competitive supply chain.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and contract conditions with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, including price fluctuations and demand/supply shifts, to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Plan material procurement to optimize stock levels, reduce holding costs, and prevent stockouts, while ensuring product quality and availability.
• Manage supplier performance and address areas of concern.
• Assist with new vendor qualification process.
• Build strong relationships with key steel distributors/service centers and suppliers of tooling.
• Routinely follow up with suppliers to assure they are on track to deliver products in accordance with the schedule.
• Regularly review supplier performance to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Establish long-term agreements with preferred suppliers for better cost savings and continuity.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, global economic conditions, and trade regulations that impact the steel market.
• Prepare regular market analysis reports to inform senior management of purchasing strategies.
• Use data to forecast steel prices and demand and adjust buying strategies accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, business, metallurgy, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of procurement/materials management experience in a manufacturing environment for the steel-related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of steel procurement processes and understanding of key price drivers.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills for managing supplier and client relationships.
• Travel up to 25%