Purchasing Supervisor

Basic Job Functions:

Vulcraft Utah is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor committed to taking care of our customers and leading the team into the future being safety-minded and goal oriented, while being cost and quality driven. The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices and establishing plans for continuous improvement within the department and division. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing all aspects of the Purchasing Department. This role will lead negotiations and maintain relationships with key vendors and be responsible for executing and maintaining Contractor and Purchasing Agreements. Other responsibilities for the Purchasing Supervisor include but are not limited to, developing and implementing purchasing strategies, determining and managing warehouse inventory needs in conjunction with receiving, and leading special projects where needed.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 + years work experience in manufacturing or procurement
• Prior leadership experience

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Leadership Presence and Courage – Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
• Communication – Effectively expresses ideas or tasks to an individual or group. Demonstrates effective listening skills through receiving feedback, following instructions and showing a genuine interest in others.
• Judgement/Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with the needs of the team and Nucor as a whole.
• Initiative – Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Teammate Development – Working with his/her team providing them the tools and resources to prepare them for the next steps in their career. Helping their teammates continuously improve and develop though coaching and feedback.
• Business Acumen – Continually looks for ways to reduce costs and/or improve efficiencies. Shows an interest in the business and is focused on doing whatever he/she can do to improve profitability. Knows how his/her job affects the success of the division. Displays a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Accountability and Dependability – Displays personal responsibility with work habits and can hold others accountable for desired results. Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations and ensuring the success and accountability of the team.

Preferences:

• Four (4) year college degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or other related field
• Demonstrated experience with SAP ERP System
• Strong understanding the procurement process