Buyer

Description of Responsibilities

• Initiate inventory and material processing requisitions to support Supply Chain & Sales initiatives
• Evaluate offers and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers/vendors
• Generate and manage purchase orders in ERP system
• Review all order acknowledgments to ensure 100% accuracy of order details
• Track and coordinate incoming shipments from suppliers/vendors
• Maintain and update team logs for all open PO’s, RFQ’s, supplier NCR’s, incoming vessels, etc.
• Review, verify and approve invoices to ensure accuracy and on-time payment to suppliers
• Understand current mill replacement costs and lead times for all assigned suppliers, at all times
• Be familiar with the steel making process and Tube Supply/Industry specifications
• Maintain and strengthen current relationships with key suppliers
• Collaborate daily with sales, operations and finance teams
• Develop/propose continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our Supply Chain processes
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Any other responsibilities assigned by management

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain or Business related preferred)
• 3+ years of Supply Chain or Procurement experience preferred, ideally in steel, metals or other industrial distribution sector
• Bilingual preferred
• Computer literate with Microsoft Excel/Word proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills