Purchasing Agent

Are you ready for a rewarding and challenging career in the steelmaking industry?

Join us! We are looking for the best-those who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to grow with our organization, personally and professionally!

About the Position:

In an exciting and challenging environment, the Purchasing Agent utilizes independent judgment and negotiating skills and is responsible for purchasing and administration, at an optimum balance of cost, quality and delivery, of consumable, conversion, MRO, and general supplies/services necessary for the company's production and operating requirements consistent with its business plan.

About Ellwood Quality Steels:

• Family-owned business with long-range vision.

• The world leader in the production of high quality carbon, alloy, stainless and tool steel ingot.

• Unmatched commitment to our customers.

• Emphasis on flexibility, responsiveness, and problem solving.

• Continual investment in our people, process, and equipment.

• Highly trained workforce, state-of-the-art equipment and methodology.

• A manufacturing environment where excellence is an everyday occurrence.

• www.ellwoodqualitysteels.com

Our focus at Ellwood Quality Steels is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career.　Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all employees. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for your professional growth, and a range of employee benefits that help to protect the health and welfare of our people.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for Profit Sharing

• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match

• Excellent health care, dental and vision plans

• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits

What You'll Do:

• Receive requisitions: analyze for quantity, specification, delivery and general completeness. Develop competitive sources, seek pricing and delivery, select supplier and place order. Expedite as required.

• Using independent judgment and negotiation skills, search continually for improved value and/or less costly consumable, conversion, raw materials and MRO supplies needed for production and operations at prices, quality and inventory levels consistent with optimum operating income.

• Understand end use of assigned products with the purpose of developing alternative sources of supply, improving competitive position, while maintaining continuity of supply and consistent quality.

• Develop measurable annual cost reduction objectives and goals as a part of department and company business plans.

• Advise supervisor of market conditions and supplier base activity which could have material affect on prices or deliveries.

• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 for purchased commodities.

• Assist ENS with purchasing activities, as necessary.

• Performs physical inventory of products and provides inputs to Excel Spreadsheet and distributes to Purchasing Department.

• Complete reporting to Supervisor, as required.

• Visit supplier plants to analyze facilities and capabilities.

• Use progressive purchasing techniques and methods.

• Negotiate supplier rejections/quality problems; advise reasons for actions and complete claim process in a prompt and professional manner.

• Communicate effectively, have good relations and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers.

• Analyze daily raw materials and consumable inventories, compare to production requirements and schedule deliveries of necessary materials to assure adequate inventories to meet production requirements.

• Oversees the negotiation of rail and truck transportation contracts for the company.

• Travel (includes local, national and international) as necessary.

• Provide backup to the Purchasing Manager, as needed.

• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.

• Must have ability and desire to work with others.

• Meets attendance requirements.

• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

What You'll Need:

• Business degree required.

• Minimum three (3) years purchasing experience. Steel or heavy industry preferred.

• EQS Training - Theoretical Steelmaking Class (will receive if hired)

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Required to have an active and valid driver's license, or the ability to travel and commute as required, and comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Program

• Willingness to travel, when necessary

• Strong negotiating skills

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills

• Proficient computer skills.

• Strong work ethic

• Willingness to learn

EQS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/ Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.