Buyer I

About Us

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We provide company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

Learn more about SMS group.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements from customer service, project management, and purchasing to ensure adequate sourcing support for upcoming projects and place purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Request and evaluate quotes from vendors to determine the best sourcing options.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities within purchasing responsibilities.
• Review and understand customer requirements (CAD drawings) to provide the best sourcing options in terms of quality, price, and delivery.
• Monitor and collaborate with vendors to improve their on-time delivery performance.
• Resolve warranty claims with vendors.
• Execute sourcing activities in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the resolution of quality issues with vendors as they arise.
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Work with internal engineering groups to address vendor questions related to drawings.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Sales Support, Quality Department, sales, project managers, engineering, and other departments.
• Conduct vendor site visits from the commercial side as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or business administration.
• One plus year of related experience (preferably in the metals industry) is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Hands-on, imaginative, and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications (a plus).
• Proven track record working and negotiating with various vendors.
• Understanding of quality department functions.
• Result-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Clear communication skills at all levels of a company.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and solid problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• SAP/ERP system proficiency (a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• 401k with a company match.
• Training and tuition reimbursement program.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.