Strategic Commodity Buyer - Metals & Coatings

This position is in-office/home office hybrid and requires experience in steel/metals purchasing.

Position Summary:

The Strategic Commodity Manager – Metals \& Coatings is responsible for supervising the procurement of materials and supplies essential to the organization’s operations. This role focuses on the acquisition of coil strip steel, coatings, plating’s, finishes, other metals, and related components, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining strong vendor relationships and accurate records.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strategy development and cross-functional coordination for purchases of coil strip steel, coatings, plating’s, finishes, other metals, and related components.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, surcharge indexes, and other related items.
• Ensure procurement objectives meet/exceed criteria that are critical to production and operations.
• Manage RFQ, pricing, and supplier development of products produced by contract manufacturing metal stamping vendors.
• Ensure accurate and organized records of cost savings, and management of VA/VE projects cross-functionally.
• Monitor vendor performance and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and satisfactory delivery of goods.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand material requirements and adjust purchasing plans accordingly.
• Lead the steel commodity’s global key category management. Facilitate communication and strategy across ARaymond’s global cross-functional network.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate purchasing staff to ensure high performance and adherence to company policies.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the purchasing function.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing roles.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Experience with materials such as steel and coating preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with ISO or other quality management systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control and demand planning.

Skills

• Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical planning and organizational skills.
• Good oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including handling confidential information appropriately.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting.
• Use of computer with repetitive mouse use, keyboarding and visual demands.
• Must be able to work in the office for collaborative purposes
• Up to 10% annual travel

Measure of Performance

• Annual performance appraisal and functional competencies
• Practices Transparency, Integrity and Credibility
• Technical/Functional Job Performance
• Collaborative
• Customer and Quality Focus
• Innovative
• Initiative
• Learning and Development

Health \& Safety

As an employee at ARaymond you play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complying with all company health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Participating in all required health and safety trainings to stay informed about best practices and regulatory requirements.