Stainless Steel Sourcing Specialist

4 weeks ago

Smithfield, South Australia Vulcan Full time

Vulcan is Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, established in 1995.

We value diversity and inclusion, with a team from over 70 countries and more than 90 ethnicities across our sites.

Join us at our Smithfield site for an exciting opportunity.

Job Summary

This role involves procurement planning, supplier management, negotiating and contracting, market analysis, compliance and risk management, and collaboration and reporting.

You will be responsible for:

Procurement Planning

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for stainless steel materials based on business requirements and sales strategies.

Ensure material availability to meet sales projections while minimizing excess inventory.

Analyse and influence re-order quantities.

Supplier Management

Identify, evaluate and maintain relationships with international suppliers.

Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage continuous improvements.

Sources new suppliers for cost efficiency and innovation while ensuring high-quality standards.

Negotiating & Contracting

Negotiate pricing, payment terms and contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms without compromising quality and lead times.

Prepare purchase agreements and monitor compliance with contractual terms.

Market Analysis

Monitor market trends, commodity prices and supply chain risks affecting stainless steel procurement.

Provide timely market intelligence to inform decision-making and optimize sourcing strategies.

Align procurement activities with company policies and government regulations.

Collaboration & Reporting

Work closely with branch unit leaders, finance, shipping team, warehouse teams and freight forwarders to align business plans with operational needs.

Prepare regular reports on procurement metrics, supplier performance, cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • 3-5 years experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably with exposure to stainless steel.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain management and sourcing practices and processes.
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and divisions.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and adapt to changing market conditions.
  • Out-of-the-box thinking with problem-solving abilities.
Benefits

As a Vulcan employee, you will enjoy:

  • A professional but relaxed company culture.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.

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