05/02/2025
AFC Steel is hiring a Material Manager/Steel Purchasing...
Job Title: Materials Manager
Location: 1804 Jack McKay Blvd., Ennis, TX 75119
Company: AFC Steel, LLC
About Us:
AFC Steel, LLC is a leading construction company specializing in structural steel fabrication. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, we take pride in delivering exceptional results to our clients.
Position Overview:
As a Materials Manager, your responsibilities will include managing inventory levels, coordinating contract, purchasing, and procurement activities. This key role demands strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach to resolving logistical challenges. By ensuring efficient material flow and inventory accuracy, the Materials Manager will directly impact the productivity and profitability of our organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Utilize Tekla EPM proficiently to oversee and coordinate RFQs, Cut Lists, POs, Inventory, and Receiving data, ensuring seamless workflow and accurate record-keeping.
• Develop and manage the procurement activities to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of materials, components, and services
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, meticulously crafting and managing purchase orders to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Proactively address any quality, quantity, or delivery issues that may arise within the supply chain, employing swift and effective resolution strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on cost-saving opportunities across the procurement process, driving efficiency and financial optimization.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual benefit.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of supplier performance, providing constructive feedback and implementing improvement initiatives where necessary to uphold quality and reliability standards.
• Oversee all aspects of material inventories, including Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) items and Vendor Managed Inventories (VMI), ensuring adequate stock levels and optimal inventory management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the inventory management process, streamlining transactions, enhancing storage methodologies, and implementing cycle counting procedures to uphold inventory accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Tekla, with hands-on experience preferred, enabling efficient utilization of Fabsuite/Tekla EPM for material management tasks.
• Demonstrated expertise in steel fabrication procurement, with a deep understanding of the industry's unique requirements.
• Proven track record of implementing successful cost reduction strategies, showcasing the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities for savings without compromising quality or efficiency.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, facilitating clear and concise interaction with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities, adept at swiftly analyzing complex issues, developing innovative solutions, and implementing effective resolutions to overcome challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate team members, foster a collaborative work environment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all operations.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, vision, voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and basic/voluntary life and AD&D
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Job Type:
• Salaried Full Time
• On Site, Ennis TX
• Limited travel required
How to Apply:
If you are results-driven and looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position, to [email protected]
Join AFC Steel and be a part of our commitment to excellence in structural steel construction.
AFC Steel, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
