Buyer I

Maysteel; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maysteel in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Buyer I to handle purchasing responsibilities within the site, including supplier selection, pricing negotiations, and order management. The role supports production by maintaining accurate inventories and coordinating with internal teams.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and at least one year of purchasing experience, with the ability to read engineering drawings and apply MRP concepts. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of purchasing experience.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and MRP.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible with hours, and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews MRP to determine material requirements and prepares purchase orders.
• Negotiates with suppliers to secure pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Enters and distributes purchase orders and communicates status to suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

MRP knowledge

Data entry

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Buyer I is responsible for the purchasing tasks within its location. Manage different aspects of supplier products, inspecting quality and negotiating pricing while establishing relationships with suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Reviews MRP for material requirements. Searches inventory records to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity and prepares purchase orders for purchase requirements.
• Negotiates with suppliers to get optimal pricing, quality and delivery.
• Enters and distributes purchase orders.
• Communicates with suppliers concerning status of orders, pricing inquiries, order pushouts, and non‑conforming products. Pursues corrective action.
• Verifies availability of inventories for manufacturing requirements. Notifies affected personnel/departments of material shortages.
• Works closely with internal departments on problem resolution and product change notification.
• Maintains accurate inventories on established system, through pick slips, cycle counts, receivers, etc. Verifies inventory counts as needed.
• Enters blanket purchase orders annually.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships to move more materials to higher levels of supplier management including setting up Kan Bans and other improved stocking programs.
• Processes paperwork for product/material returns.
• Enter data to maintain current information on parts and suppliers.
• Generates spreadsheets to provide information on average usage, cycle counts, supplier performance, etc.
• Works with Engineering to support NPD Process.
• Manage resolution of problems with Receiving, Accounting, and Quality Departments.
• Continually evaluate company needs and source new product streams, find new vendors, and develop procurement strategies as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of purchasing experience or equivalent education and or experience. Candidate must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, have knowledge of reading Material Requirements Planning (MRP), be self‑motivated and flexible with work hours, have a strong work ethic, have a customer focused mindset, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

SCOPE

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical Skills – Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Integrity and Trust – Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Listening – Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.

Perseverance – Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

Time Management – Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Written Communications – Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

EEO STATEMENT

Maysteel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Maysteel also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected characteristics. Maysteel participates in E‑Verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.