What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Buyer position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
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STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH 2025 AND 2026 CALENDER YEARS AND BEYOND!
About Farwest
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees
Benefits
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $20.00 - $24.50
Farwest’s Purchasing Department, seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their Eugene Corporate team as Associate Buyer. In this role, you will support the Purchasing Department by sourcing and procuring non-stock materials, coordinating logistics, and maintaining accurate purchase orders records. you will assist buyers and other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials, effective vendor communication, and compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities For This Role Include
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
Questionnaire Instructions
STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH 2025 AND 2026 CALENDER YEARS AND BEYOND!
About Farwest
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees
Benefits
- Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
- Company issued laptop
- We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
- Incentive based on profitability
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $20.00 - $24.50
Farwest’s Purchasing Department, seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their Eugene Corporate team as Associate Buyer. In this role, you will support the Purchasing Department by sourcing and procuring non-stock materials, coordinating logistics, and maintaining accurate purchase orders records. you will assist buyers and other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials, effective vendor communication, and compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities For This Role Include
- Enter and reconcile buyout purchase orders and coordinate related logistics.
- Assist other buyers in maintaining accurate purchase order due dates, pricing, and vendor information.
- Update and track inbound rail shipments and ensure data accuracy in applicable systems.
- Procure non-stock items (buyouts) from secondary (non-mill) sources in accordance with company standards.
- Communicate effectively with sales, shipping, vendors, and accounting to ensure clear understanding of requirements and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
- Monitor order status and proactively address potential delays or material issues.
- Maintain records of purchasing activity and assist with month-end and year-end reporting as needed.
- Provide backup support for other buyers or purchasing staff as needed
- Assist in Special projects or process improvement
- Maintain and update vendor Contact Information and pricing lists.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Highschool Diploma
- Purchasing experience preferred
Click "Apply Now" to submit your job application.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.
Questionnaire Instructions
- Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
- Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
- Click on Continue to begin
- Please answer each question
- Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
- Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.
- ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.
Salary : $20 - $25