<p>The Buyer 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.</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY</p> <p>The Buyer provides support to the Purchasing Department. This position is responsible for purchasing orders, including tracking, and ensuring records are maintained appropriately.</p> <p>PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:</p> <p>Requesting quotes and purchases quality materials from suppliers.</p> <p>Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers.</p> <p>Preparing purchase orders.</p> <p>Providing material data to fabrication shop.</p> <p>Monitoring and tracking of shipments from suppliers to fabricators.</p> <p>Approving invoices, verifying orders, and inventory material.</p> <p>MTR - Material Test Report accountability - labeling, spot checking, and entering into an internal database.</p> <p>Provide Bill of Lading to fabricators. Filing and keeping records of all pertinent documents.</p> <p>Tracking materials used from stock and compiling a list to track stock inventory.</p> <p>Able to react to change productively.</p> <p>Handle other essential tasks as assigned.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE</p> <p>High School Diploma is required</p> <p>Previous related experience in production, manufacturing and purchasing is preferred</p> <p>OTHER SKILLS</p> <p>Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; confidentiality and professionalism.</p> <p>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.</p>