Company History:
Brown Strauss is the premier structural steel service center in the United States. We have the deepest inventory for your wide flange beam, structural tube, structural channel, structural angle and your other structural needs. We have over 120,000 tons of structural steel on the floor ready for next day delivery. Since our founding in 1905 we’ve grown to ten locations serving 32 states, and we’re proud to be 100% employee-owned.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Buyer with preferably 3+ years of experience. The Buyer is responsible for the creation and management of purchase orders for their assigned sites. The Buyer will execute the day-to-day purchasing strategy as assigned by the Purchasing & Inventory Manager including fulfillment of Min/Max requirements and managing VMI/Roll & Hold programs. Purchasing, transferring, manufacturing (cutting) stock daily in all assigned sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creation and management of accurate purchase orders in company ERP system.
- Maintaining Min-Max levels with supplying mills.
- Adjust open PO’s as needed to maintain proper inventory (min/max) levels if demand fluctuates.
- Expedite PO’s if below min level.
- Transfer items from other sites as required.
- Main contact with salespeople at supplying mills. Communicate via phone and email.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3 years of experience as a Buyer, preferred.
- Organizational & Analytical Skills: Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, complete complex assignments, employ mathematical skills. Excellent attention to detail.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel and Word.
- Ability to easily establish rapport and build/maintain strong relationships through excellent customer service in a demanding environment.
- Communication Skills: Strong writing and oral communication skills.
- Professionalism: Represents the company well by maintaining professional behavior, communication and appearance with customers, suppliers and within the industry. Treats others with respect regardless of their status or position. Reacts well under pressure. Performs duties with integrity.
- Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
Salary: $60,000-80,000/year. Exempt position.
Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Quarterly Profit Sharing Bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, onsite
Location:
- 2495 Uravan St, Aurora, CO 80011
- Some travel to various Brown Strauss branches required as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Why are you seeking to leave your current employer?
Experience:
- Buyer: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Aurora, CO 80011 (Required)
Work Location: In person
