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Responsibilities: The Senior Buyer Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for executing and supporting strategic procurement activities related to capital projects, MRO contracts, engineering initiatives and indirect purchasing needs in the Morgantown, KY facility. The Senior Buyer / Senior Puchasing Agent leads day-to-day purchasing activities, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with corporate procurement policies while driving cost effectiveness, contract adherence, and continuous process improvement.

Overview:
REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Buyer Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for executing and supporting strategic procurement activities related to capital projects, MRO contracts, engineering initiatives and indirect purchasing needs in the Morgantown, KY facility. The Senior Buyer / Senior Puchasing Agent leads day-to-day purchasing activities, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with corporate procurement policies while driving cost effectiveness, contract adherence, and continuous process improvement. The Senior Buyer / Senior Purchasing Agent serves as a key liaison between Plant Staff, Project Management, Finance, and suppliers, and may support or guide junior procurement staff.ONLY LOCAL KY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.  Senior Buyer / Senior Purchasing AgentKey Responsibilities<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Process and track purchase orders and supplier documentation related to Capital purchases, MRO contract purchases and other Procurement initiatives/activities.</li><li>Collaborate with Plant staff, Project Management, and Finance teams to gather technical specifications and ensure accurate purchase order entry.</li><li>Utilize and execute corporate sourcing strategies, including RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and total cost analysis for assigned categories and projects.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, warranties, and commercial conditions in alignment with corporate procurement policies.</li><li>Quote, maintain and coordinate all mobile equipment purchases in collaboration with the corporate Mobile equipment manager.</li><li>Manage supplier communications, including quote requests, order confirmations, and delivery tracking.</li><li>Assist in supplier onboarding, ensuring completion of required forms and compliance documents.</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier data.</li><li>Analyze purchasing data and generate reports related to spend, supplier performance, cost savings, and project status</li><li>Participate in procurement testing, enhancements, and data validation activities during ERP upgrades or system implementations.</li><li>Support corporate procurement initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and tools.</li><li>Provide guidance, informal mentoring, or workflow support to Stockroom Clerk as needed.</li><li>Utilize and maintain expense reporting for P-card usage for non-PO purchases</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Senior Buyer / Senior Purchasing AgentRequirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).</li><li>3–5 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions, preferably supporting Indirect Procurement, Capital Procurement or technical categories.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, and contract management.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.</li><li>Ability to interpret technical drawings, scopes of work, and specifications with Engineering support.</li><li>Ability to potentially travel in support of project and supplier-related activities.</li><li>Interest in continued professional development in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain best practices.</li></ul>

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity:
REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.

Real Alloy

Senior Buyer / Sr. Purchasing Agent

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