Corporate Buyer

$65,000 - $80,000/Yr

thyssenkrupp - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Santa Fe Springs, CA

251-500 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Corporate Buyer is responsible for managing product responsibilities including purchasing, quoting, expediting, and tactical supply chain management. This role involves supporting sales contracts, converting purchase requisitions to purchase orders, and managing supply chain schedules to meet inventory objectives. The Corporate Buyer will also establish supplier relationships and ensure effective communication with internal customers and the supply base.

Responsibilities

• Quote and support sales contracts
• Convert Purchase Requisitions to purchase orders
• Utilize the Business Unit ERP to manage standard inventory items
• Manage supply chain to schedule material to meet stated inventory objectives
• Review and process return purchase orders
• Enter credits and debits upon request
• Establish supplier relationships with both inside and outside sales contacts
• Understand corporate objectives, including ROCE, sales/operations/purchasing
• Purchase for Contractual Agreements and work with regions to evaluate risk and review alternatives
• Effectively communicate with both internal customers and the supply base

Requirements

• 3+ years of Purchasing experience
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields
• General understanding of company policies and procedures
• Basic understanding of supplier and general mill capabilities
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with purchasing mill contacts and internal customers
• MS Office exposure and analytical thinking

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years purchasing experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement