Procurement Supervisor
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.
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.
Purpose of Role
Procurement Supervisor 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.
Principal Accountabilities
Purchase Orders & Sourcing:
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.
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 WITH REGARD TO 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.
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.
Purpose of Role
Procurement Supervisor 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.
Principal Accountabilities
Purchase Orders & Sourcing:
- 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.
- 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.
- Local contract management (administer, review, manage, file, evaluate, analyze, and negotiate/renegotiate). Ensure suppliers deliver goods or services that are in accordance with pricing, delivery, quality, and inventory requirements in accordance with any contract terms and conditions; resolve any deviations from contracts and/or escalations in a timely manner.
- Vendor insurance and vendor agreement compliance, alignment with specifications, Maintaining current vendor account statements
- Reversal of goods received but not invoiced in ERP system
- Act as liaison between Vendor and end-users
- Actively participate in all required Procurement Department meetings, projects, and cost savings initiatives.
- Be an additional resource / backup for other members of the procurement team as needed.
- Complete all tasks given within the specified timeframe.
- Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports and other reports as needed
- Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and/or services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers.
- 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.
- Act as liaison between AP department and internal customers
- Act as liaison between AP department and vendors
- 3+ years’ experience in a supervisor or managerial role required. Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or accounting department 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.
- Understanding of professional procurement processes and procedures
- High School Diploma or its equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Able to work well in a team environment and influence stakeholders
- Outstanding negotiation skills and emotional intelligence
- 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.
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 WITH REGARD TO 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.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain -
Industries
Environmental Services
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