Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost savings and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Resolve vendor issues, including those related to material quality, delivery delays, and invoicing errors.
• Create, review, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Track and monitor purchase orders, ensuring timely deliveries and addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks.
• Prepare and present purchasing reports and statistical analyses to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal teams, including operations, quality control, and finance, to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Support the resolution of cross-departmental challenges related to procurement.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality control teams to address defective or unacceptable materials and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and safety regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in vendor visits as necessary to strengthen supplier relationships and assess operational capabilities.
• Support import logistics and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of related purchasing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in metals procurement or commodity purchasing is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (advanced level).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., AS400, Microsoft D365).
• APICS, Six Sigma, or Lean training is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform computer-related tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment:

• This role operates in a professional office environment and may require occasional travel for vendor visits.

SAMSA

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.