Buyer

• Perform Daily purchasing activities Processing Requisitions and Purchase Orders
• Perform sourcing, vendor selection and vendor enrollment
• Resolve purchase price variations with cost accounting
• Cost Analyze - challenge vendor on price increases to obtain the best value
• Maintain and update APL records and scorecards
• Market research
• RFQ preparation and submittal for projects, equipment, and services
• Obtain quotes both sourcing and cost avoidance for daily purchases, and long-term cost savings opportunities
• Bid evaluation
• Review contract terms and conditions
• Negotiating Pricing & Terms with and without supervision
• Communicating with the purchasing team and requestors regarding delays or delivery issues
• Demand forecasting - Make sound business purchasing decisions to maintain adequate inventory levels
• Follows all safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Management, or Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience within the metals industry
• Manufacturing experience is a must
• Fundamental experience with purchasing; experience with cost savings/purchasing projects.
• Must understand the difference between cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Must be proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems; computer proficient
• Must be a problem solver and have a "can do" attitude.
• Understand financial impacts and able to make complex buying decisions.
• Understand of total cost of ownership
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication, both oral and written
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Good math skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position works in an office environment.
• This position operates in a manufacturing environment
• Involves: long periods of sitting and/or standing; typing, walking
• This position routinely uses standard office equipment