Steelcraft Inc.
Karie Forster is an experienced Senior Buyer with a robust background in procurement within the manufacturing sector, currently working at Steelcraft Inc. since October 2021. Prior roles include Buyer at Shred-Tech, Senior Buyer at Pentalift Equipment Corporation, and Senior Buyer for steel and fabricated parts at Skyjack. Expertise includes managing substantial budgets, maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts, and utilizing MRP systems to optimize purchasing processes. Karie holds various degrees in Business Administration and Purchasing from Western University and Fanshawe College, contributing to a deep understanding of procurement principles and practices.
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Steelcraft Inc.
Today’s Global Manufacturing Challenge Global manufacturers face significant hurdles today in designing, sourcing, manufacturing and selling products for the international marketplace. Global brand leaders must build and expand market share. Keep pace with the rapid pace of product innovation. Continuously seek competitive advantage. Manage and streamline an increasingly complex supply chain. And all while driving down costs and complexity in the manufacturing process. It is not sufficient for suppliers today to simply deliver on time and on quality. To be a true partner in a brand leader’s supply chain, a company must be strategically aligned with the needs and goals of the business. it must facilitate collaboration, and break down barriers to inefficiency. And it must deliver the right product, in the right quantity and of the best quality, at the right time – every time. The Steelcraft Way Since 1923, Steelcraft has crafted a culture of service and excellence within its business that has enabled the company to partner with its customers to serve today’s highly complex and demanding global manufacturing marketplace. Our custom-engineered steel products, components and systems are today leveraged across industries and continents. The steel-based components we build form vital building blocks in our customer’s business process — enabling manufacturing leaders to compete more effectively, operate more efficiently, and win hard-fought competitive advantage.