Buyer

Job Summary We are seeking a highly organized and data focused individual to join our purchasing team as a Buyer reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The candidate should be well versed in all aspects of purchasing with a good track record of working with suppliers and internal parties alike. The candidate must possess a solid organizational background and multi-tasking abilities. These will be key aspects for the candidate to be successful in this position. Experience in the steel industry is a plus. Position Details: Skill Sets: Very detail-oriented, ability to interface effectively with suppliers and internal departments to perform duties effectively. Flexibility and adaptability in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills in windows based operating systems and programs. Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus). Communication abilities to interface with people from the general workforce to business owners. Key Position Requirements: Create purchasing requests for quotations. Create purchase orders and complete purchase acknowledgements. Negotiate with suppliers as needed. Expedite purchase orders. Responsibility to assist accounting with purchase order / invoice discrepancies. · Team-oriented mindset. · Interface with multiple departments internally. · Personal integrity and high business ethics standards capable of making principled business decisions. · Strong organizational and prioritization skills. · Address internal and external questions regarding purchase orders. Optional Candidate Characteristics (Desired) · Bachelor’s degree · Steel service or OEM purchasing experience. · Familiarity with integrating and launching software systems is a plus. · Self-starter. Ability to read and understand basic steel part manufacturing and fabrication drawings. Job Type: Full-time, hourly Schedule: 8-hour shift (Monday – Friday) Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person

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