Sr Purchasing Agent

Overview REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 17 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill. Responsibilities The Sr. Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all non-metal goods and services for the Wabash Specfication Plant with focus on corporate global vendors. This role involves developing and implementing purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services. The Sr. Purchasing Agent will work closely with various departments to understand their needs and ensure that all procurement activities align with the organization's objectives and budget. In this role you will purchase all non-metal materials, supplies and services. You will negotiate prices, issue purchase orders, review bids and make awards at the direction of plant management. Proactively implement and monitor supply chain processes to reduce costs and inventories while maintaining optimum stock levels. Ensure that all purchases of assigned materials and services are negotiated in a manner that result in the lowest possible total end cost while taking into the guidelines of price, policies, service, inventory levels, quality, and delivery. Qualifications Associate degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience. Understanding of corporate purchasing policies and procedures, ISO regulations and basic accounting principles. Strong skills in Microsoft capabilities such as Excel and Word. Experience with Oracle, ICloud and MVP is a plus. Must be self-directed and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Highly motivated, goal oriented, ethical and challenge driven. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Equal Opportunity REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.