Material Sourcing Specialist – Fabrication

Job Summary Leads material sourcing and purchasing for the fabrication business. Owns relationships with mills, service centers and other material suppliers. Sources and negotiates the best total cost, availability and lead time for material, including non-flat products such as bar, tube, structural and long products that fall outside existing product manager coverage. Partners with inside sales, estimators and outside processors to make sure awarded jobs are supplied on time and at the margin they were quoted. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Source and purchase material for fabrication jobs, including products not covered by existing product managers Build and manage relationships with mills, service centers and distributors; negotiate pricing, terms, minimums and lead times Provide material pricing and availability to estimators during quoting so quotes reflect real, current cost Develop new supply sources and mill programs that support growth in new material lines and long products Enter and manage purchase orders in SAP for material, and subcontracting orders for fabrication work Obtain and verify vendor acknowledgements; manage changes to cost, quantity and delivery dates Proactively communicate purchase order updates, delays and risks to sales and operations Set up and maintain vendors in SAP, including storage locations and required documentation Maintain the vendor heat map and supplier performance data, including on-time delivery Monitor metals market pricing, surcharges and lead-time trends, and advise sales and leadership on their impact Reconcile purchase and invoice discrepancies; invoice customers on tkss and KM orders Work with quality on material certifications, supplier issues and corrective actions Coordinate inbound freight and receiving with logistics to keep awarded jobs on schedule Identify cost-saving and consolidation opportunities across the supply base Travel as needed for mill and supplier visits Meets tk accelis Employee Attributes/Competencies The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: 3–5 years of purchasing or material sourcing experience in metals, steel service centers or manufacturing Proven experience negotiating with mills or major material suppliers Working knowledge of steel, aluminum and stainless products, grades and forms Experience with SAP or another ERP for purchase orders and vendor management Advanced Excel skills; proficient in the MS Office Suite Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or a related field Experience sourcing long products, tube, bar or structural material Experience purchasing for fabrication or subcontracted (outside processing) work Familiarity with metals market indicators and surcharge structures Strong interpersonal skills to work daily with mill contacts, vendors and internal customers Ability to manage many open orders and priorities at once with strong attention to detail Benefits Overview We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as : Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Voluntary Wellness Programs 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement And more! Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information. Disclaimer This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by …

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