Buyer

Fry Steel Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fry Steel Company in Santa Fe Springs, CA, seeks a buyer to provide administrative and purchasing support for the department and product managers with daily operations of procuring material and managing inventory.

The role requires basic purchasing knowledge, arithmetic, strong Excel/Office skills, and the ability to multi-task and communicate clearly with suppliers and internal teams. Compensation is USD 33.00 to 38.00 per hour, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of basic purchasing concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis and judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.
• Track purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanisms.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status promptly.
• Gathers prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine best bid.
• Coordinates scheduling of deliveries to ensure on-time arrival.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Purchasing basics

Arithmetic

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job SummaryA buyer is responsible for providing administrative and purchasing support to the department and productmanagers with the daily operations of procuring material and managing inventory.

Physical RequirementsStand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the JobSedentary 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.

Job FunctionGenerally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.Responsible for providing purchasing and clerical support to the purchasing department/function.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 and professional 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.Retrieves files and purchasing information as needed for reviews and purchasing staff.Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.Responsible for filing purchasing documents and maintaining their confidentiality and security.Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

Required Skills

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides therequired knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required.
• Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations required.
• Knowledge of arithmetic required.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures preferred required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) required.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $33.00/Hr. - USD $38.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.