Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant supports Cooper Steel's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability.

As a member of the Cooper Steel team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Assistant provides support to the Purchasing Department. This position is responsible for invoice review, material management in the purchasing tracking system, and ensuring records are maintained appropriately.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Review and approve material invoices.

Oversee material management within the internal system: including adding and monitoring material, prices and delivery information.

Monitor material stock levels for all plant locations.

Update and maintain material locations as jobs are processed and completed.

Track tonnage used on FPAs (Firm Price Agreement).

Coordinate MTRs (Material Test Report) to ensure correct details on all files.

Other essential tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma is required.

Previous related experience in production, manufacturing and purchasing is preferred.

OTHER SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to react to change productively; confidentiality and professionalism; computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint; highly developed organizational, planning and oral and written communication skills; ability to work well with others.