Buyer

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Job Title: BuyerJob Description

Source and purchase steel and related materials in line with company specifications and production schedules. Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement. Manage and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying and qualifying new suppliers. Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production deadlines. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels. Manage third-party processing orders and integrate purchases into our systems. Meet with suppliers on a regular basis to capture and address any pricing, supply, quality, or performance issues and to communicate demand forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase steel and related materials according to company specifications and production schedules.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Manage and maintain relationships with existing suppliers while identifying and qualifying new suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Manage third-party processing orders and integrate purchases into our systems.
• Meet with suppliers regularly to address pricing, supply, quality, or performance issues and communicate demand forecasts.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Steel/metals purchasing experience
• Negotiation experience
• Procurement
• Purchase order management
• Supply chain management
• ERP systems
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain/procurement functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, weight conversions, and volume
• Ability to read and interpret purchasing-related documents such as specification sheets, Certificates of Analysis, catalogs, product-related literature, quotes, and technical books/manuals
• Ability to prepare reports, purchase orders, and correspondence related to purchasing
• Effective communication skills with suppliers and other employees
• Experience with inventory management, logistics, and vendor relations
• Knowledge of market trends and cost analysis
• Understanding of steel materials, processes, and suppliers
  
  

Work Environment

This role requires working onsite. The team is well-tenured, providing hands-on training as this role is open due to a retirement. Employees benefit from a 'winning mentality' environment where discretionary bonuses are given twice a year on a case-by-case basis.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waunakee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.