Purchasing Associate

CAPITAL STEEL and WIRE INC • DeWitt, MI, US

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Job Description

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.

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Purchasing Associate • DeWitt, MI, US