Procurement Manager

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 a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Procurement Manager 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 administer, negotiate, review, renewal, filing, and evaluating procured materials for availability, price, term, and is consistent with the quality and service required. Communicates with requestors/internal customers and accounts payables as needed to ensure overall process meets all established protocols and SOP’s.

Job responsibilities:

• Purchase Orders: 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 & procedure.
• 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.
• Sourcing:  Sourcing/bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System or sent via email and capital project purchases.
• Support Accounts Payable related issues: Resolve PO/Invoice related discrepancies, provide AP with general ledger or PO information for invoices, confirming and clearing of PO liabilities, and ensure correct invoiced pricing is correct.
• Vendor Compliance: Ensure compliance amongst existing and new vendors, including vendor documentation, insurance and contract requirements based on service level.
• Compile and distribute reports: Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports. Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers. Reviewal and submittal of the monthly Manual Accrual reports.
• Vendor Management: Local contract management (administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate/renegotiate), compliance, alignment with specifications, maintaining current account statements, and performance assessment. Act as liaison between Vendor and accounts payable department

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisorial or managerial experience in purchasing related field preferred.
• CSCP or CPSM certification preferred
• Proficient in PC & Windows. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers.
• Performs function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with high quality.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures, with the ability to negotiate best terms and pricing
• 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

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.