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Raw Materials Purchasing Agent

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WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The Raw Materials Purchasing Agent is primarily responsible for the procurement of retail scrap in an economical and efficient manner and establishing and maintaining effective relations with available suppliers including active solicitation of new supply sources, within assigned region.  The supplier base will include both established retail processors as well as suppliers whose business is conducted on a direct basis at the retail buying facilities as established at Gerdau mill divisions. This position will support commercial practices based on established policies to ensure fair, ethical, and productive relationships with suppliers.  It does require travel to complete job duties and maintain an effective network of vendors, mill personnel, and industry organizations.

The Raw Materials Purchasing Agent will coordinate activities with other procurement personnel, transportation, melt shop management, and mill scrap inspection and accounting personnel. This role works closely with transportation to keep them informed of new methods of shipment and carriers that may help minimize overall scrap costs.  The incumbent will also keep plant and corporate management abreast of changing market conditions. The incumbent will engage and utilize a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mill/s supplied

Another key responsibility will be to provide information to other members of the raw materials procurement team.  This will be achieved through soliciting and reviewing competitive alternatives, assess vendor capabilities and past performance, recommend alternative sources for retail scrap, and select suppliers based on information gathered.  The incumbent will secure retail scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, verify purchase order details, and document vendor performance.

This position also serves as a liaison between mill personnel and scrap suppliers.  The incumbent must be familiar with basic melting requirements at the mill in order to know the effect of different grades of scrap, relative to billet chemistry specifications. Raw Materials Purchasing Agent will work closely with vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements . Raw Materials Purchasing Agent will use the computer systems and procedures to receive, handle and pay for scrap throughout the Company and assist in resolving any problems that may arise with vendors. 

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED?

• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in the buying, melting, or receiving of steel scrap or similar work experience at an exempt level.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to initiate business and possess strong negotiating, communication, math and problem-solving skills. 
• High ethical standards and a strong work ethic are key attributes required.
• Possess knowledge of sources and grades of raw materials, along with some knowledge of transportation issues and scrap yard operations.
• Computer literate in procurement systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of the effect different grades of steel on billet chemistry specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications to communicate effectively across all lines of the business. 
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate with suppliers
• Ability to travel
• Ability to research and recruit new supply sources
• Post secondary education preferred

Salary & Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension/RSP plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.  

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com