Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Manager, Raw Materials Purchasing Job Locations US-PA-Wheatland Job ID 2024-4853 # of Openings 1 Type Salaried Full-Time Category Purchasing or Procurement Work Location On Site About Us

 

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. 

 

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.   

 

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. 

 

Come build a career you believe in.

 

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Raw Materials Purchasing is responsible for supporting multiple locations in strategically sourcing critical services to meet immediate needs as well as longer-term requirements. Responsibilities include fulfilling the Company’s needs regarding optimal strategic positions regarding quantity, quality, and time needed at the most favorable economic conditions for the Company, in accordance with established Company and Corporate Purchasing policies and procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for purchasing and managing all raw materials related to the manufacturing of pipe and tube for seven manufacturing facilities of the Wheatland Division.  Partners closely with the current Executive Vice President of Strategic Sourcing to develop strategies pertaining to our raw materials spend. Maintains sole responsibility for an annual spend of $700 M to $1 B across multiple commodities and raw materials.  Executes monthly pricing negotiations to achieve an advantage over our competitors in the market. Monitor on-time deliveries of all commodities to meet on-time facility production goals. Utilize strategic mindset to anticipate and respond to ever changing market conditions and translate those decisions into bottom line results for the organization.  Manage short and long term vendor and supplier contracts.Develop trusted relationships across the business, including internal customers and suppliers.Responsible for identifying and managing cost reductionMonitors the market trends in steel, zinc, aluminum, natural gas, electricity, and plastics and hedge beneficial market positions when appropriate. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred, Master’s degree preferredSupplier and vendor contract negotiationsNew product line developmentSupply chain analysis and managementKnowledge of ERP/MRPSAP experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of Shop Floor systemKnowledge of commodity purchasing (Steel, zinc, aluminum, natural gas, electricity, chemicals, etc.)

 

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Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

 

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

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