What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Express Employment Professionals - Birmingham, AL South?
Job Title: Materials/Purchasing Agent
Shift: 1st (7:00am to 4:00pm, Mon-Fri)
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: Birmingham, AL
Salary: $70k-80k DOE
About Our Client:
Our client is a rapidly expanding leader in the metal processing and fabrication industry. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Materials/Purchasing Agent to join their growing team. This individual will play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by maintaining optimal stock levels, managing material forecasts, and working closely with suppliers to meet production demands.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and update material forecasts, communicating changes to suppliers as needed
- Release materials for timely delivery to maintain stock levels above minimums
- Assist with negotiating material pricing with suppliers to optimize costs
- Create and track purchase orders for job-specific materials
- Monitor inventory both on the shop floor and within company's operational system
- Investigate and measure inventory losses to identify root causes
- Generate lot numbers for material deliveries and ensure proper documentation of material certifications
- Support the Operations Manager in obtaining sample cuts for material certifications
- Organize the receiving and storage of customer-supplied materials
Job Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or materials management
- Experience in the steel industry is a plus
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) required
- Familiarity with operating systems such as SAP or JobBoss is a plus
Company Benefits:
- 401k program with company match
- Monthly bonus program
- Health and dental insurance
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
