PMX Industries is the leading supplier of high quality copper and copper alloys in North America and we are looking for:

Purchasing Manager:

As an individual contributor, this position will be responsible for development and implementation of goals and objectives of metal procurement with the corporate goals and objectives, which include;

• Expected to follow all safety rules and policies and work in a manner that protects themselves and other stakeholders from hazards and injuries.
• Create and administer the short and long term metals procurement strategy for the Company, including sourcing strategies within the secondary scrap markets.
• Ensure material availability through the coordination of sound logistical practice.
• Assess and manage risk and/or exposure to metal market fluctuations.
• Negotiate and execute fixed price metal agreements with our customers and our metal sources.
• Manage purchasing, inventory and disposal of all metal materials consistent with policies and identified goals utilizing metal market information.
• Develop, implement and maintain a system for vendor approval
• Control costs.
• Ensure that all daily, monthly and annual reports and forecasts are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide a high level of leadership.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with related regulations and maintain relevant files and records.
• Provide and maintain a positive work environment.
• Coordinate with other organizations and departments as needed to create a team environment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree Preferred; 5 years’ experience and/or training or equivalent combination and experience.
• Red Metal or Base metals procurement experience for a consumer preferred.
• Experience with hedging principles.

Skills Requirement(s):

• Strong negotiation ability; sound communicator, organizational and analytical skills with the ability to plan work. Must be able to communicate for all business/job related transactions.  

Environment:

• Office environment
• Occasional time spent in the production facilities

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan
• Retirement plan
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Insurance:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Disability
    • Short Term
    • Long Term
  • Life insurance
    • Employee
    • Dependent

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.