What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Buyer position at Pacific Metal Company?
Company Summary: Pacific Metal Company is a metals service center. Purchased by Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) in 2002. Pacific Metal Company has 5 branches located in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana and the corporate office is in Tualatin, Oregon. PMC employs approximately 80 employees.
Job Summary: The Product Buyer is responsible for assisting with purchases and forecasts for all Pacific Metal Company locations focusing on specific markets in stainless, aluminum, and carbon products.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for providing purchasing and clerical support to the purchasing department/function.
- Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.
- Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
- Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely and professional manner.
- Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Coordinates with sales to acquire specific inventory for customers.
- Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts and orders and calculates relevant costs.
- Retrieves files and purchasing information as needed for reviews and purchasing staff.
- Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
- Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols
Required Knowledge & Skills:
- 2-5 Years experience.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Knowledge of Metals Industry required.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to quickly establish credibility, trust and respect with customers and co-workers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
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
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience purchasing stainless, aluminum or carbon products?
- Do you have Metal Service Center experience?
- Do you experience gathering information to create purchase orders for procurement of materials?
- Do you have experience responding to customer and supplier inquiries about order status?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tualatin, OR 97062: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $29