SHELIA M. CLARK

Experienced Steel Buyer with over 20 years in the field, possessing a comprehensive understanding of business processes associated with inventory management, demand forecasting, product scheduling, and procurement. Utilizes expertise and analytical skills to strategize and achieve objectives, demonstrating a significant degree of creativity and flexibility.

• Oversee and manage the procurement of materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Plan and execute negotiations by maintaining knowledge of market trends, recognizing market fluctuations and capitalizing on advantageous buying situations.
• Process purchase orders and track delivery schedules with service centers, as well as direct steel mill purchases.
• Procure steel plate, structural steel, fasteners, small manufactured parts, and consumables.
• Cut steel coils to job specific lengths.
• Work with Sales & Estimating Departments estimating bids for the best option on product production based on cost and labor.
• Tracked job cost based on bid pricing.
• Monitor and order raw and packaging materials to meet plant needs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality materials and services.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Facilitate supplier bi-annual supplier reviews to develop plans to improve cost positions.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing costs.
• Ensure compliance of MRO site purchases and drive cost optimization through bidding and negotiations.
• Implement Just-in-Time deliveries and vendor consignment.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all purchasing actions in our ERP software.
• Act as liaison between internal personnel and suppliers on quality or service issues.
• Understand and adhere by AISC specifications and audits.
• Understand ASTM Specifications.
• Track material traceability with Material Test Reports and Certificates of Conformity.

• Construction Specialties- Cost Savings: Reduced cost 33% by price point reduction, due to negotiated pricing (with diversified supplier base), in 2024, than 2023., Relationship building: Brought on creditable steel service center suppliers for optimal strategic negotiating.
• MICA Steel Works - Cost Savings: Maintained job cost savings of 10 to 20% under the estimated price per pound., Inventory optimization: Optimized inventory levels to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.