Gerdau
Location
Whitby, ON | Canada
Job description
LOCATION:
Procurement & Supply Chain
Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod. Gerdau is the largest recycler in the world. Each year, we transform millions of tons of scrap into steel that is used to build the future.
At Gerdau it’s all about the people. Gerdau's growth is based on our purpose and on a vision focused on excellence. The measures of performance are customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, our communities, and the World. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, encouraging innovation and creating products that serve humanity.
SCRAP METAL BUYER for the Oshawa/Napanee/Lindsay region.
The position is primarily responsible in assisting with the procurement of scrap appropriate for steelmaking. Under the immediate direction of the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for executing the approved plan to accomplish the objective of minimizing overall cost while maximizing return for the operations.
This position will be responsible for active solicitation of new supply sources, within assigned region in an economical and efficient manner. The supplier base will include established accounts, demolition contractors, auto wreckers, and other generators of scrap metal. The incumbent will coordinate activities with other personnel, transportation, scrap inspection and accounting personnel.
The incumbent’s primary responsibility is the cost-effective procurement of scrap. The incumbent must be a self-starter with the ability to initiate business and must possess strong negotiating, communication, interpersonal, math and problem-solving skills. Candidate must function effectively both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team. The successful candidate will complete job duties and maintain an effective network of vendors, mill personnel, and industry organizations.
Requires utilizing a network of sources to understand market activity and determine the needs of the mills supplied. The incumbent will procure scrap based on the specific terms of purchase contracts within established policies and procedures, reviews and/or approves the incoming invoices and document vendor performance. This position also serves as a liaison between yard personnel and scrap suppliers. This position will provide commercial information used in analyzing inventory requirements. As required, the incumbent will inspect and address scrap quality issues that arise at the yard site. May be required to educate and communicate specifications, commercial terms/conditions, and safety and environmental compliance requirements to vendors, shippers, and inspection personnel.
“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.
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