What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Buyer-PII position at Danieli Group?
About us
Danieli Group, a worldwide leader company which has produced and exported top level technology and innovation worldwide in the metal industry for more than 100 years, is looking for an experienced Technical Buyer PII - to join our growing team in Ashland, KY!
Danieli Group ranks amongst the three largest suppliers of equipment and plants to the metals industry worldwide. Danieli Corporation is the US branch of Danieli, which headquarters are based in Italy. Danieli exports its output worldwide with the main goal to provide innovative and "production-cost winner" plants and to maximize benefits to customers. Danieli main objective is constant technological improvement, and it is recognized as one of the most innovative and reliable companies in the metals industry.
We are looking for dynamic people with an open mentality, competent and motivated, who are interested in developing their skills and potential through specialized targeted training and development courses.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Technical Buyer PII with a background in the steel or metallurgical industry to lead the strategy and execution of procurement activities for materials, critical spare parts, industrial equipment, and specialized technical services.
This role is essential to ensuring the timely supply of mechanical components, electrical systems, automation equipment, steel structures, and technical services associated with steel plant projects and maintenance operations, while maintaining cost competitiveness, technical compliance, and operational continuity. The Technical Buyer PII will purchase machine components or subassemblies. The main activities are purchasing, managing requests for quotations, researching and selecting new suppliers where necessary, analyzing and negotiating proposals, and finalizing commercial agreements in accordance with the company's strategic objectives of cost, time, and quality.
Tasks and Day-to-Day activities in the role:
- Manage the full procurement cycle for industrial equipment, critical spare parts, consumables, and specialized technical services.
- Develop sourcing strategies for steel plant projects, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities.
- Negotiate technical and commercial contracts with machinery manufacturers, specialized workshops, system integrators, and international suppliers.
- Review and analyze technical specifications (drawings, datasheets, BOMs) in coordination with Engineering and Maintenance teams and sending technical specifications and drawings to suppliers.
- Evaluate and develop strategic suppliers within the steel industry, ensuring quality, compliance, and technical support.
- Manage domestic and international procurement of components such as industrial bearings, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
- Coordinate with Logistics for the importation of heavy equipment and oversized cargo.
- Monitor KPIs focused on cost savings, on-time delivery for projects, downtime reduction, and optimization of critical spare parts inventory.
- Identify supply chain risks (steel market volatility, industrial components, manufacturing lead times) and develop mitigation plans.
- Participate in technical bidding processes and techno-commercial proposal evaluations.
- Utilization of company tools such as ERP, Easybuy and other collaboration tools.
Technical Requirements
- High school degree or bachelor's degree in mechanical field
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience within the steel, metallurgical, or heavy manufacturing industry.
- Experience in purchasing industrial machinery, critical spare parts, and specialized technical services.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and industrial specifications.
- Ability to understand the necessary machining and related value, for the items under procurement
- Experience negotiating with national and international industrial suppliers.
Other
Danieli Corporation employees are offered a full suite of benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability plans, and a 401(k) plan with employer match
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Danieli Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.