Junior Buyer - Metals USA

Junior Buyer

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a Junior Buyer in Torrington, CT. Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is a solid, growth-oriented manufacturing company with three and five axis machining, turning, fabrication and contract assembly that supports the scientific instrumentation, commercial, medical equipment, and high-speed mailing industries.

The Junior Buyer is responsible to procure material for non-metal components needed for midsize manufacturing assemblies; to include harnessing, power supplies, motors, boards, and all outsourced parts. The Buyer will procure a reliable flow of materials.

Responsibilities:


* Manages all stages of sourcing projects from the initial plan to completion.
* Administers purchasing functions so that all production materials are delivered after full consideration of price, quality, service and financial stability of the vendor.
* Negotiates the price, quality, delivery, discounts and returns with the suppliers in an approved ethical manner and in compliance with company policy and governmental regulations.
* Administers purchase orders for various metal materials, prioritizes work orders by delivery dates and meets customer delivery requirements.
* Maintains records/files on the supply base and items purchased such as quotes, supplier quality, and supplier performance and item cost.
* Communicates with Quality Assurance to resolves quality concerns between the supplier and customer. Assists with the satisfactory resolution of complaints and material discrepancies. Processes supplier rejects in a timely manner and obtains corrective actions as required.
* Communicates and evaluates current & prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation, logistics, inventory control and management.
* Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Purchasing Buyer.
* Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time ( < to 6 hours per day).


* Stand, walk, sit, hearing, talking, use of hands and fingers, hand-eye coordination, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
* May be required to travel for business as needed
* Regularly required to work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
* Lift, carry, push and/or pull up to a maximum of 25 lbs. without assistance






* Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or 1 plus years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing enviorment.
* Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, accountable organization.
* Ability to communicate both oral & written effectively with internal & external vendors and customers.
* Ability to negotiate and sources both ferrous and non-ferrous metal.
* Ability to collect data, establish facts and purchase metals to ensure inventory goals are met and maintain accurate lead times.
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex business documents.
* Represents the management in a highly professional manner, exercises diplomacy and maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
* Computer Literacy; Microsoft Office Products and ERP.

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies offers a competitive hourly range of $21.00-- $25.00 and a comprehensive benefit program. Metals USA offers upward mobility & professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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