Job description

OVERVIEW

The primary job duties of a Purchasing Agent is a full time, non-exemptposition, and reports directly to the Purchasing Manager. This decision-making position will work to ensure a safe, well-organized, efficient, and profitable purchasing department.

The primary duties of the Purchasing Agent will be:

· purchase of inventory for resale for Valley Iron Inc.

· responsibility for the purchase and management of specific product groups

· inventory management, i.e., material counts, adjustments, and cycle counts

· issuing P.O. numbers, creating releases, receiving material

· monitor and plan for supply chain disruptions – ocean fright, port congestion, truck and/or railcar shipping problems

· scheduling incoming freight

· product forecasting

· identifying inventory products and needs

· maintaining vendor relationships

· on-going learning and study regarding the steel industry in the United

States and abroad

· maintaining high standards of ethics in purchasing, conduct, and confidentially

· assuming clerical and other duties as needed or assigned

· co-ordinate transfer truck between company branches

· locate back orders in the warehouse/yard as needed

· support inside sales with buyouts and mill orders as needed

· maintain inventory levels as directed by management

· monitor the company inventory for turnover, taking special charge of custom, one-customer inventory

· examine and evaluate marketplace business conditions, vendor representatives for opportunities and concerns

· responsible for controlling the inventory, making sure that the inventory levels are monitored appropriately and in line with market conditions and company performance goals

· manage all aspects of price changes from notification to sales to implementation in the Eniteo system

The Purchasing Agent will report directly to the Purchasing Manager.

The Purchasing Agent will exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to the purchase of inventory product(s). The Purchasing Agent is also expected to make efficient and cost-effective decisions with respect to use of employees, equipment, and other company resources to minimize operating costs to Valley Iron.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Excellent time management and organizational skills

· excellent math skills

· Product knowledge and their application(s) with ability to identify all inventory products

· Intermediate experience with Microsoft products and Excel

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Adaptability to an ever-changing environment

· Must be responsible and dependable; good attendance is essential to maximize success in this position

· Extensive experience in the steel is a must

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· variable work environment: work is conducted both indoors and out with varying environmental conditions

· noise level may vary

· may be exposed to various chemical fumes and airborne particles

WORKING SCHEDULE

Valley Iron is open five- and one-half days per week. The work hours for this position are 8am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday. A minimum of 50 minutes daily is required for a meal period within five hours of clock-in time. Occasional Saturday work may be necessary.

DRESS CODE

Casual clothing suitable to the type of work performed and the work environment is acceptable, but must be neat, clean, safe, and in good taste. Casual business attire preferred, ie, nice jeans and collared shirts. Hard hat, safety glasses and closed toed shoes are required when going into the yard.

SAFETY

Safety is a high priority! In an effort to avoid a work-related injury to oneself or fellow employees, when working in the office or in the yard, the Purchasing Agent must use common sense when using any piece of equipment, and will be expected to observe, adhere to, and follow all Company mandated safety rules and regulations. Proper lifting techniques must always be exercised.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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