Purchasing Associate

Department: Supply Chain        

Reports To: Purchasing Manager 

Classification:   Non-exempt (Hourly)

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing purchasing functions, developing internal and external relationships, and strategizing with the Purchasing Manager to optimize purchasing processes.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate daily with internal customers and external suppliers on requests for quotes, purchase orders, and delivery timing. This includes facilitating conference calls with suppliers on purchase order follow-up.
• Identify suppliers with raw material/processing capabilities based on established specifications; develop strong. working relationships and hold suppliers accountable for delivery timing and other purchase order details.     
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Analyze purchasing processes on an ongoing basis; identify areas for improvement and implement changes, in conjunction with Purchasing Manager.  
• Strategize with Purchasing Manager, and cross-departmentally, on optimal supply chain process paths. 
• Maintain purchasing information, files, and records such as supplier pricing guides, surcharge letters, and vendor files.
• Manage all documentation to maintain approved supplier status per ISO and accounting guidelines.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelors degree preferred.
• Purchasing or Supply Chain experience desired, preferably in the steel industry.  
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs, Internet applications, and database applications required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization   
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Outstanding computer skills 
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Ability to follow all company policies and procedures

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Physical activity for extended periods of time such as computer work/keyboarding, filing, reaching, twisting, sitting, and standing.
• Extensive telephone use
• Some exposure to machinery and loud noise

Authority:        

All employees at this facility have responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.

Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation.   I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources.  I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time.  I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time.  This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.