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U.S. Metals, Inc. · 2 days ago

Purchasing Assistant

Mobile, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Metals USA, a subsidiary of Reliance, Inc., is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for their Mobile, Alabama location. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for procuring raw materials, tooling, office supplies, and purchased services while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Purchases raw material and tooling for custom and standard inventory as well as materials, office supplies and equipment needed for day-to-day operations

Checks internal stock prior to purchasing any materials, tooling or supplied

Fills open job requirements per company procedures

Builds and maintains good business vendor relationships and seeks out new or alternates vendors as required

Prepares and communicates complete and accurate purchase orders according to company guidelines and confirms acknowledgements

Enters all orders to shop system per company procedures

Expedites and follows up purchase orders as requested

Alerts management to all delays in material receipts that impact customer delivery date

Resolves order and billing discrepancies in coordination with accounting and vendors and responds to inquiries on any material received

Prepares and transmits requests for quotes for items to be purchased

Ensures vendors meet all company requirements such as certifications and proper references to purchase order numbers on paperwork

Ensures vendors can provide products that meet internal technical and quality requirements

Processes returned purchased items that are not acceptable or do not meet specifications

Maintains purchasing library to include paper/computer files and purchasing history files

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational skillsProfessionalismCommunication skillsTime management

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to communicate verbally and written effectively with internal and external customers

Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success oriented, deadline driven organization

Good analytical & organizational skills, able to make sound decisions utilizing available data

Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette

Ability to work in high volume, transaction driven environment

Ability to adhere to standard office practices and procedures to include filing, customer service, attention to detail, organizational management, and time management

Computer Literacy to include Microsoft Office Products, (Word, Excel, and ERP)