Responsibilities Work proactively to meet strategic goals for cost reductions and service improvements Analyze vendor capabilities versus requirements and research new suppliers 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 Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action Oversee day to day supplier management and adhering to spend contract Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods Produce reports related to vendor activity, contractor headcount, RFPs, contracts and other data relate to procurement activities Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, preferably with a concentrations in logistics, engineering, operations and/or supply chain management Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) designation(s). 5-10 years’ purchasing/materials management experience with a focus on commodities, services and capital purchasing 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 Knowledge of Oracle Business Software is an asset Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!