What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist I- Birmingham, AL position at Phoenix Metals?
Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Inc., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.
JOB SUMMARY
This job is in the Purchasing job family (Department), which includes positions that involve supervising or performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through orders and / or small purchase procedures. The work requires knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases as well as knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.
- Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).
- Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.
- Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
- Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.
- Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist with the determination of the best bid.
- Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders and calculates relevant costs.
- Assists with preparation of documents / records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.
- Enter shop orders
- Research sales records and inventory levels of current stock to ensure inventory is maintained.
- Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.
- Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.
