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Buyer/Supply Chain Manager
Thank you for your interest in joining the Phillips Tank & Structure team! We design, engineer, construct, and repair above-ground steel storage tanks and other related structures. Headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Phillips Tank is a growing company with a family-like culture. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels markets, throughout the United States. Phillips Tank utilizes state-of-the-art 3D modelling software to produce detailed design and fabrication drawings that are the best in the industry.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Buyer/Supply Chain Manager to oversee purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and overall supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production and project schedules. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication or manufacturing environment.
| Compensation: | Commensurate with experience. Included is an IT Allowance of $35 per month, plus a company laptop computer. |
| Benefits: | Competitive Benefits. Available on the 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date. Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums. Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off. |
| Status: | Full-time/Hourly (Overtime Non-Exempt). |
| NOTE: | Compensation, benefits, and other position details are subject to Phillips Tank’s policies and procedures. |
Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for raw materials, equipment, and services
- Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and lead times to ensure competitive sourcing
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
- Manage material planning to meet production and project schedules
- Coordinate with production, project management, and fabrication teams
- Track shipments and resolve delays or supply issues proactively
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels
- Reduce excess inventory and minimize stockouts
- Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Develop and improve procurement procedures
- Implement systems to increase efficiency and visibility
- Track KPIs such as supplier performance, on-time delivery and cost savings
- Ensure the timely delivery of all materials.
- Assist in purchasing production materials such as steel, aluminum, hardware, and fabrication consumables.
- Create and manage purchase orders while verifying pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
- Track open orders and follow up with suppliers to confirm commitments and prevent delays.
- Coordinate outside processing services including powder coating, machining, laser cutting, and plating.
- Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems and organized procurement records.
- Understand project budget and communicate any anticipated or actual cost overruns to the Project Management Group.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, manufacturing or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
- Experience: 3-7 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word & Excel, ERP/MRP systems, internet software and email
- Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment
- Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality control or production scheduling
- Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Team player with clear and respectful communication skills
- Curious and eager to learn new tools, processes and industry standards
- Problem Solving & Decision Making:
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the initiative to dig into issues and propose solutions
- Strategic thing & problem solver
- Documentation & Organization:
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs at once
- Strong attention to detail
To Apply:
If interested, complete the job application from Phillips Tank’s website at https://phillipstankandstructure.applytojob.com/apply/ Phillips Tank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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