Structural Steel Purchasing/Receiving Supervisor

Job Title: Structural Steel Purchasing/Receiving Supervisor

Job Summary: As a Structural Steel Purchasing/Receiving Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting the purchasing manager on procuring structural steel materials required for construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of quality steel materials. Your role will involve sourcing, negotiating prices, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating deliveries to meet project deadlines and quality standards. You will help supervise the purchasing/receiving team members to meet deadlines and company expectations.

Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing and Procurement:
   • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers of structural steel materials.
   • Obtain price quotations, and product specifications from suppliers.
   • Negotiate pricing, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and meet project requirements.
   • Place purchase orders with approved suppliers based on project specifications and budget constraints.
2. Receiving Management:
   • Receive material in on purchase orders.
   • Identify any issues with delivery of material and report to the supplier for resolution.
   • Maintain accurate records of BOL/MTR?s per company requirements and regulatory compliance.
3. Supplier Management:
   • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
   • Monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness.
   • Address any issues or discrepancies with suppliers promptly and effectively.
   • Conduct supplier evaluations and implement improvement initiatives as needed throughout the year.
4. Inventory Management:
   • Monitor inventory levels of structural steel materials to ensure adequate stock availability.
   • Coordinate with pre-con and project teams to forecast material requirements to plan procurement accordingly.
   • Optimize inventory levels to minimize excess stock and reduce carrying costs while avoiding shortages.
5. Quality Assurance:
   • Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that purchased materials meet project specifications and industry standards.
   • Perform inspections of incoming steel material.
   • Document and report any quality issues or non-conformances to suppliers for resolution.
6. Documentation and Record-Keeping:
   • Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, and other procurement-related documentation.
   • Generate reports on purchasing/receiving activities, including expenditure analysis, and inventory status as needed.
   • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to purchasing/receiving and documentation.