What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II (MRO) position at Farwest Steel Corporation?
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About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.
Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
- Incentive based on corporate performance.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
- Compensation based on knowledge, skills, and ability.
About this position:
Job Type: Full Time, On-Site.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM.
Wage Range: $23.00-$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Farwest’s Purchasing Department, seeks an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their Eugene team as Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Buyer II. In this role, you will define and manage appropriate inventory levels through sourcing quality products at a competitive cost. Additionally, you will be responsible for fostering and growing supplier relationships while promoting and actively participating in Farwest’s mission and vision.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Secure quotes and negotiate purchase of MRO items including, equipment parts, warehouse products, maintenance, office and janitorial supplies for the Eugene facility and other company locations as needed.
- Source non-stock items for order specific requirements. May include some raw material procurement.
- Maintain accuracy of purchase orders including tracking deliveries, receiving dates, quantity and pricing reconciliation.
- Communicate updates and forecasts for supplier contracts.
- Professional, effective and thorough communication with internal customers to understand requirements and to assure timely execution and receipt of purchase orders.
- Research and establish requirements used in the selection processes to qualify new suppliers.
- Research capital equipment purchases.
- Develop, improve and standardize processes, policies and procedures to allow for more effective use of time and maximize value to our customers.
- Contribute to department and Corporate sourcing and procurement strategies that include effective inventory management, cost and lead time reduction. Involves collaboration with counterpart in Vancouver WA.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) or more years experience as a buyer, or related experience.
- Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree in business, economics or material management.
- Knowledge of steel products and supplies.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Oracle, Bigfoot).
- Ability to critically analyze computer reports and use that information to manage products and supplies.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing and as a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
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Salary : $23 - $30
