Buyer

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Company Profile

TrueNorth Steel provides steel-based solutions for customers’ projects in a variety of industries, including agriculture, construction, mining, road and bridge construction, stormwater management, and energy.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Buyer who will purchase raw materials and subcontract work.

Responsible for managing the cost and on-time delivery of purchased materials from assigned suppliers.

Coordinate supplier quality improvements with TrueNorth Steel quality team members.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience

• Possess a minimum of 2 years of purchasing/buying experience
• 1 year of Steel manufacturing experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining vendor qualifications/assessments.
• Communicate current material prices, lead times, and mill rolling schedules.
• May need to analyze multiple potential vendor solutions and make sound purchase decisions based on price, availability, and internal customer requirements.
• May work directly with the steel mills negotiating to price.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Purchase steel, fabricated parts, paint, and accessories for TrueNorth Steel from currently approved vendors.
• Research new raw material supplier and subcontractor options for TrueNorth Steel locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and be dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace and complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with steel items.
• Familiarity with various computer software programs.
• Organizational skills are a must.

Required Skills –

• Attention to Detail
• Buying
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Purchasing

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes an excellent health/dental package, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account benefits, profit-sharing, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Employer’s Statement

TrueNorth Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.