Materials Buyer & Inventory Coordinator

Cooper Steel, Inc.; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Steel, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to support the Purchasing Department in procuring and tracking material and ensuring records are maintained.

The role involves requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to meet schedules, while maintaining accurate inventory data and processing MTRs. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and preferred experience in production, manufacturing and purchasing, with strong communication and organizational skills for a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Experience in production, manufacturing and purchasing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Request quotes, submit purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to meet schedule needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Utilize Tekla operating system to manage purchasing and material tracking processes.
• Provide material data to fabrication shops to support production requirements.
• Monitor and track material shipments from suppliers to fabrication facilities.
• Verify purchase orders, review and approve invoices and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Manage Material Test Report (MTR) – label, spot check and enter necessary data into the internal database.
• Maintain and organize pertinent electronic document records.
• Track material usage from inventory and create reports to maintain accurate stock levels for inventory management.
• Handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tekla

MS Office

Job description

Cooper Steel, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to support the Purchasing Department in procuring and tracking material and ensuring records are maintained.

The role involves requesting quotes, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers to meet schedules, while maintaining accurate inventory data and processing MTRs. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and preferred experience in production, manufacturing and purchasing, with strong communication and organizational skills for a