Senior Buyer
Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationPegasus Steel Ladson - Ladson, SCPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageNegligibleJob Shift1st ShiftJob CategoryFinanceDescriptionResearches, interviews, and negotiates with suppliers to obtain the best prices, delivery dates, and quality of products.
Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials that include all required information on the order (i.
e.
, grade, measurements, quantity, due date, and customer flow down requirements).
Routinely follows up, and tracks purchased items and provides an up-to-date status report to management.
Tracks material cost savings and reports information monthly to management.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsKNOWLEGDE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints preferred.
Must have ERP experience preferably JobBOSS.
Must be Microsoft software proficient.
Must have excellent and accurate data entry, organizational and communication skills.
Individual must be able to successfully manage prioritizing multiple assignments.
Steel fabrication experience preferred.
Experience with purchasing pertaining to Government contracts with DFARS preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field from a credited college, university or technical school; and/or four (4) years related experience and/or training in purchasing, finance or sales of which three (3) years are in the steel fabrication industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, production associates, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSMust possess strong mathematical skills and financial knowledgeRequires basic financial knowledge.
REASONING ABILITYMust be able to make sound business decisions and possess strong problem-solving abilitiesRequires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret technical publicationsMust be able to read blueprints.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCPPM PreferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hearAbility to identify colors and make fine visual discrimination; ability to make fine judgment of textureAbility to remember verbal and written instructions over a period of a few minutes to several days.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials that include all required information on the order (i.
e.
, grade, measurements, quantity, due date, and customer flow down requirements).
Routinely follows up, and tracks purchased items and provides an up-to-date status report to management.
Tracks material cost savings and reports information monthly to management.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsKNOWLEGDE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints preferred.
Must have ERP experience preferably JobBOSS.
Must be Microsoft software proficient.
Must have excellent and accurate data entry, organizational and communication skills.
Individual must be able to successfully manage prioritizing multiple assignments.
Steel fabrication experience preferred.
Experience with purchasing pertaining to Government contracts with DFARS preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field from a credited college, university or technical school; and/or four (4) years related experience and/or training in purchasing, finance or sales of which three (3) years are in the steel fabrication industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, production associates, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSMust possess strong mathematical skills and financial knowledgeRequires basic financial knowledge.
REASONING ABILITYMust be able to make sound business decisions and possess strong problem-solving abilitiesRequires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret technical publicationsMust be able to read blueprints.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCPPM PreferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hearAbility to identify colors and make fine visual discrimination; ability to make fine judgment of textureAbility to remember verbal and written instructions over a period of a few minutes to several days.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Skills Blueprinting Business Correspondence Cost Reduction Data Collection Data Entry Enterprise Resource Planning Apply to this job.
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