Steel Buyer

**_Job Description _**

**_Responsibilities_**

Responsible for the procurement of steel and to provide support to the Purchasing/Materials Team
- Spot purchasing of steel that meets the specifications and requirements of the company and end user.
- Responsible for third party processing orders such as cut to length, pickling, outside storage etc.
- Identify areas of opportunity (cost savings / inventory reduction).
- Integrate purchases into MRP
- Provide support to others on the procurement team.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with both internal customers and suppliers
- Negotiate, review, and analyze purchase orders from start to finish.
- Provide accurate costing for purchased items.
- Assist the Procurement Department with various projects
- Analyze relevant data and recognize cost savings opportunities.
- Resolve the daily supply chain issues: backorder resolution, open order expediting, lead time management etc.
- Other responsibilities and accountabilities as assigned.

**_Requirements_**
- 2 to 3 years related experience in manufacturing / production environment.
- Experience in purchasing steel is an asset
- Experience working with MRP
- Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is an asset.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills, decision making skills, problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
- Post Graduate degree is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Attention to detail and time management.
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and alter focus when necessary.

**_Benefits_**
- Maksteel is one of the leading steel service centres in Canada, with recent expansion into the USA.
- Employees have access to an excellent group benefit plan with medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and pension benefits, in addition to competitive salaries and profit sharing.
- Training takes place throughout an employee's career, and internal promotion is encouraged.
- Company events bring co-workers together with barbecues, sporting events, ice cream truck service, patio area, company apparel (T-shirts, jackets, water bottles, etc.)
- Maksteel's executive management committee is dedicated to the company's success and has a commitment to meet the needs of the customers and employees alike
- PLEASE: No agencies, no phone calls._

Safety of employees and visitors is the company’s primary concern. Daily screening, masking, increased sanitization, and implementing new protocols as the pandemic evolves are all practiced at Maksteel.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift