Purchasing Agent
at EVRAZ

Job Description

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated Purchasing Agent to join our North America Recycling team. In this role, you will be responsible for the procurement of indirect (non-material) goods and services for our processing facility in North America. The Purchasing Agent works to reduce costs while improving services by handling purchasing and procurement activities. Qualified candidates will be result-oriented team players with purchasing experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Receive and complete requisitions for the purchase of materials

• Create Purchase orders, Request for Quotations and related documents

• Work within procurement department policies and procedures

• Work proactively to meet strategic goals for cost reductions and service improvements

• Evaluate existing suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, supplier's track record

• Prepare, distribute and analyze requests for proposals for day to day items and one to three year contracts; generate summary and send to requester for approvals

• Negotiate, or renegotiate and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives

• Consult with departments across EVRAZ to understand technical specifications, product requirements and inventory demands

• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes

• Related duties as assigned

Skills/Experience

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or similar education

• Experience – 3+ years' experience in a similar role in heavy industry

• Experience using ERP systems for procurement (Oracle preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven track record of cost reductions, apply negotiation and commercial analysis skills to achieve strategic purchasing initiatives

• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Familiar with supplier markets and ability to follow cost and technological trends for a variety of products

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and products, preferably in the steel, specialty steel, scrap or related industry an asset

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Typical administrative / office environment: no exposure to adverse environmental conditions

• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10lb of force occasionally

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Paid vacations and statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!