Purchasing Assistant

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis. JMS is a part of the Russel Metals family of companies.

We are currently seeking a reliable and highly motivated individual for the position of Purchasing Assistant on-site at our Jackson, TN location. This is an on-site position and will not be hybrid or remote.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively coordinate inventory levels by product to satisfy future sales requirements while maintaining effective asset control by completing daily checks of PO entry reports and confirmations.
• Be familiar with all relevant suppliers, their product ranges and capabilities while exploring opportunities with new suppliers for products and services.
• Administer materials both pre-receiving and final receiving in ERP system by being responsible of receiving in bound freight.
• Monitoring and maintaining ETA dates in the system.
• Entering PO’s from buyer’s lists and/or reviewing PO’s to buyer’s lists for accuracy.
• Updating the purchasing folder and supplier database with new information.
• Assisting in locating missing supplier paperwork for receiving documents (i.e. mill certificates, etc.)
• Identify and communicate slow moving items to prevent sludge.
• Filling quotes and order confirmations.
• Updating and generating reports in Excel
• General Administration duties
• Participate in and support corporate purchasing programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

· 1-2 years purchasing experience; 2-3 years office experience

· Strong analytical and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

· Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn new software programs in a timely manner

· Detail oriented with accurate data entry skills

· Strong written and oral communication skills, a positive attitude, and solid organizational skills are essential.

· Able to work effectively in a team environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to grounds protected by law including race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disability.

No solicitation please.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of purchasing experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18