About Sims Metal

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

Purpose of this role

The 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 administering, negotiating, reviewing, renewal, filing, and evaluating procured materials for availability, price, term, and is consistent with the quality and service required.

Communicate with requestors/internal customers and accounts payables as needed to ensure the overall process meets all established protocols and SOP’s.

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

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 & and national vendors when applicable.
• Execute Emergency Purchase Orders (EPO) as needed following SOP guidelines & and procedures.

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 & and 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 PO liabilities, and ensuring correct invoiced pricing.

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.
• Review 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

Education / Qualifications Requirements

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

Skills and Competencies

• 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.

Physical Demands - USA Specific

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Find Out More…Please visit www.simsltd.com for more information on Sims and its commitment to sustainability.

SIMS LIMITED IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE THE DIVERSITY OF ALL OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE CAN CONTRIBUTE, ADVANCE ON MERIT, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. SIMS LIMITED IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person