Regional Procurement Manager

This job requires working onsite at 1 Linden Ave East, Jersey City, NJ 07305.

Job description

About Sims Metal

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As responsible corporate citizens, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as ever in our long history.

Purpose of this role

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for organizing and supervising the purchasing functions of the regional business; managing the daily activities of sourcing/bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System and capital project purchases; managing local contracts including administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewing, filing, and evaluating procured materials for availability, price, term, and is consistent with the quality and service required. Communicate with requestors/internal customers and accounts payables as needed to ensure the overall process meets all established protocols and SOP’s.

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

Purchase Orders & Sourcing:

• Source and procure at the lowest cost, consistent with the quality and services required. Approve and distribute POs to vendors and requestor(s).
• Standardize product listing when deemed applicable for all PO’s entered in the ERP system, whilst following SOP and SHECS guidelines for compliance.
• Utilize preferred & national vendors when applicable.
• Execute Emergency Purchase Orders (EPO) as needed following SOP guidelines & procedures.

Support SMM Internal Customers:

• Service as the main contact between internal customers and vendors.
• Monitor critical orders, provide resolution as issues arise - expedite orders, address defective goods, returns & service-related inquiries.

Vendor Management:

• Local contract management (administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate/renegotiate). Ensure suppliers deliver goods or services that are by pricing, delivery, quality, and inventory requirements by any contract terms and conditions; resolve any deviations from contracts and/or escalations promptly.
• Vendor insurance and vendor agreement compliance, alignment with specifications, Maintaining current vendor account statements
• Reversal of goods received but not invoiced in ERP system
• Act as liaison between Vendor and end-users

Support the North American Procurement Department

• Actively participate in all required Procurement Department meetings, projects, and cost savings initiatives.
• Be an additional resource/backup for other members of the procurement team as needed.
• Complete all tasks given within the specified timeframe.

Compile and distribute reports:

• Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports and other reports as needed
• Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and/or services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers.

Support Accounts Payable related issues:

• Resolve PO/Invoice-related discrepancies, provide AP with general ledger or PO information for invoices, confirm and clear PO liabilities, and ensure invoiced pricing is correct.
• Act as liaison between the AP department and internal customers
• Act as liaison between the AP department and vendors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in a supervisor or managerial role required. Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or accounting department is preferred.
• CSCP or CPSM certification preferred
• Proficient in PC & Windows. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrates aptitude and precision when working with numbers.
• Understanding of professional procurement processes and procedures

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Able to work well in a team environment and influence stakeholders
• Outstanding negotiation skills and emotional intelligence
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes.

Physical Demands - USA Specific

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Find Out More…Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.