Senior Buyer

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards
  
  

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.
Qualifications
Provide procurement services as required for the Project Procurement Department and the Procurement Services Group.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Support and provide guidance to any/all purchasing teammates and Vendor Controls teammates who are assigned to the projects
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Issue RFQ's, RFI's, and Purchase Orders for the Project Procurement Group, including data input.
• Organize and coordinate daily activities including setting up meetings, maintaining schedules, following up with reminders, and handling confidential matters.
• Provide frequent, timely and results-oriented vendor expediting to verify and influence manufacturing schedules, shipping schedules or drawing/document submittal schedules
• Attend the weekly shipping meetings to update project manager on status of orders
• Maintain and update, as needed, budget report on all items purchased
• Maintain and update, as needed, invoice report on all purchased items
• Maintain and update, as needed, warranty log of all applicable items
• Monitor the progress of the entire purchasing process including pre-project planning, project execution and the post-award phase
• Perform purchasing work related to special projects and/or assignments as required.
• Maintain awareness of the general market climate and specific supplier circumstances for those equipment and commodities that relate to the purchases Midrex will require.
• Negotiation and placement of purchase orders for complex fast-track engineered equipment and/or services including terms and conditions without supervisory assistance in a manner that supports the projects budgetary and schedule goals
• Provide assistance in the mentoring and training for the development of Purchasing Agents and Buyers within the Project Procurement Group and the Procurement Services Group
  
  

Skills/Abilities:
Required:

• Experience in an industrial purchasing environment
• International purchasing experience mandatory, with keen knowledge of INCO Terms and export packaging standards
• Thorough understanding of standard terms and conditions of procurement packages
• Proficient with a typical ERP system
• Proficient with a typical MRP document control systems
• Proven ability to effectively negotiate engineered equipment packages
• Intimate working knowledge of market conditions for equipment and commodities in domestic and international markets
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  
  

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of ISO related requirements
• Practical knowledge of industrial product markets and suppliers
• Proficient with a typical ERP system, specifically SAP
• Proficient with a typical MRP systems, specifically SmarTeam
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study.
• Minimum of five years actual experience as a buyer, purchasing agent or in a position related to the procurement of engineered equipment or materials for fast track projects.
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• 10-20% domestic and international travel
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to move around a project site, including climbing structures
  
  

Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.