Buyer

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Buyer at Ryerson, you will be responsible for understanding of supply chain concepts and maintenance of MRP inputs at the item level. You will work alongside the Supply Chain Director and other buyers, to help execute upon strategic supply chain buy plans aligned by Ryerson Corporation In addition, you will work with commercial teams on the alignment of supply chain/vendors for customer transactional and contract opportunities. There will be a need to help manage vendor relationships and support existing and new vendor development.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Timely execution of MRP for internally sourced items, outside processed items and external buys as necessary
• Replenishment, order maintenance, stock service level review including expediting as necessary
• Manage inventory for responsible items, re-deploy slow moving items within the company
• Management of inventory investment to a budget and available inventory to support sales
• Maintenance of material part numbers and vendor records
• MRP element review and adjustment to meet changing demand, processing, and business needs
• Accountability for project work generated both within and outside the procurement department
• Managing vendor relationships and performance in alignment with corporate company goals
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or manufacturing supply chain-related field
• An understanding of MRP or inventory control systems and experience in the metals industry are a plus
• Experience or knowledge of SAP software is a plus
• Ability to read and understand blueprints a plus
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft tools including Excel, Word, Outlook and Outlook, and Sharepoint
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organization skills to manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of management and between department
  
  

Salary: $55,753.65 - $83,630.47 annually. A starting salary higher than $55,753.65 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.