Buyer/Supply Chain Manager

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators • North Braddock, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Buyer/Supply Chain Manager to oversee purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and overall supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production and project schedules. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, manufacturing or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• 3-7 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel, ERP/MRP systems, internet software and email
• Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality control or production scheduling
• Team player with clear and respectful communication skills
• Curious and eager to learn new tools, processes and industry standards
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the initiative to dig into issues and propose solutions
• Strategic thing & problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at once
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for raw materials, equipment, and services
• Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and lead times to ensure competitive sourcing
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Manage material planning to meet production and project schedules
• Coordinate with production, project management, and fabrication teams
• Track shipments and resolve delays or supply issues proactively
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels
• Reduce excess inventory and minimize stockouts
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop and improve procurement procedures
• Implement systems to increase efficiency and visibility
• Track KPIs such as supplier performance, on-time delivery and cost savings
• Ensure the timely delivery of all materials.
• Assist in purchasing production materials such as steel, aluminum, hardware, and fabrication consumables.
• Create and manage purchase orders while verifying pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Track open orders and follow up with suppliers to confirm commitments and prevent delays.
• Coordinate outside processing services including powder coating, machining, laser cutting, and plating.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems and organized procurement records.
• Understand project budget and communicate any anticipated or actual cost overruns to the Project Management Group.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits. Available on the 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date. Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums. Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level