What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Buyer for Steel Service Center - $58k-$65k Starting Salary position at Benjamin Steel Company?
JOB TITLE: Buyer
SUPERVISED BY: Purchasing Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Purchase and schedule delivery of assigned products in an economical and timely manner, analyze and manage material usage and support Senior Buyers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Purchases all items in an assigned class of products. |
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Maintains good rapport with vendors. |
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Negotiates the best possible prices/value for products. |
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Check in packers - check for completed purchase order lines. |
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Miscellaneous duties - update reports and schedules maintained by the purchasing department. |
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Oversee mill claims. |
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Maintain current knowledge of market conditions and technology. |
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Represent Benjamin in a professional manner at all times and support ethical standards in every transaction. |
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Performs other duties as related or assigned. |
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Good attendance is an essential function of this job. |
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree with an emphasis on business, or equivalent experience and 0-4 years experience in industrial purchasing and/or inventory management, of steel products.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices and procedures.
Excellent negotiating, analytical and math skills.
Skilled in using data base information and ability to consistently apply procedures.
Salary : $58,000 - $65,000
