Assistant Buyer

Responsibilities

• MRO Buying
• Negotiates favorable SEI pricing with vendors
• Reviews and purchases all product consumed by SEI
• Stocks and fill supplies throughout the company
• Miscellaneous vendor buying
• Create purchase orders within our ERP system, communicate the purchase orders with the vendor/ distributor
• Responsible for any discrepancies associated with the purchase order, striving to have a quick resolution to avoid material arrival delays
• Impelled to persistently identify means to reduce associated purchasing expenses, i.e. freight costs, bulk quantity benefits and blanket/longer term orders
• Communicates and interfaces effectively with other departments
• Other Purchasing department duties as required by management
• Consistent and regular attendance compulsory.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one to two years of purchasing and/or accounting experience preferred
• Must be proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred
• Ability to navigate multiple online procurement sites for suppliers a plus
• Proven analytic thinking ability for purposes of formulating solutions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team participant with a willingness to collaborate
  
  

Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, in office. Overtime is mandatory when the needs of business dictate.

Compensation Details: The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $23.00 per hour depending on experience.

Why should you join Steven Engineering?

At Steven Engineering, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel the innovative thinking needed to solve our biggest challenges and thrive in an ever-changing world. By welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we not only adhere to our core values but also ensure our business remains competitive and successful.

We aim to make every employee feel valued, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership at Steven Engineering. We are dedicated to treating everyone with dignity and respect, creating a collaborative environment where our employees can grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact, both individually and as part of our team.

Our culture is built on the principles of teamwork and collective progress, while recognizing the unique contributions each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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