STEELFAB INC

Purchasing Coordinator

Spokane, WA

Full-time

$52,000-$66,560

About This Job

SteelFab Oregon provides high quality steel structures with a high focus on customer service within several locations. The facility is of a dynamic organization supporting projects all over the nation. This is a collaborative team providing solutions for building inspiring projects, executing in a fast-paced environment, and delivering high quality products to our customers. We set high expectations for what we can accomplish as a team and as individuals. We are looking for a new team member that expects excellence out of themselves and strives to reach their full potential.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

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· Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.

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· Selecting suppliers based on reliability, material quality, terms offered and cost-efficient.

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· Monitoring supplies and inventory for shop orders.

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· Preparing and processing purchase orders.

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· Maintaining records of all transactions, purchase orders, receipts, and payments.

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· Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries.

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· Procure multiple prices on orders to ensure the best pricing, delivery and value on majority of orders.

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· Ideally, procuring three bids for all requisitions.

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· Utilizing spreadsheets for analysis and best purchasing decisions.

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· Ensure contract compliance for all material and equipment.

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· Support project teams with submittals and contract compliance packages.

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· Meet reasonable timelines to reduce product shortages.

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· Enter purchase orders accurately into Company management systems.

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· Line-item identification.

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· Timely pricing and interface of purchase orders.

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· Proper identification of materials and accuracy is imperative.

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· Liaise and rectify purchase order errors or corrections with Accounts Payable.

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· Ensure all buying agreements are being followed.

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· Contact vendors to follow up and expedite purchase order items.

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· Verify and report on price changes on purchase orders.

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· Update vendor information files.

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· Assisting accounting with PO to invoice by matching and correcting problems.

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· Maintain the goal of zero long-term inventories.

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· Ensure accuracy of purchase orders to allow for purchase discounts with vendors.

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· Negotiate product returns after project completion to minimize all inventories and maximize project profitability.

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· Relieve yard inventory through running requisitions to reduce overall Company inventories.

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· Negotiation of site storage, product releases and any other ideas to reduce material handling.

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Track and ensure credits are applied to account.

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Track and manage all back orders to ensure timely delivery of all material and equipment.

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Purchase equipment and rough-in materials for projects.

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Request and forward submittals to meet deadlines.

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Purchase raw materials required for fabrication.

Required Education, Job Knowledge, & Experience:

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Must have thorough understanding of purchasing process.

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Production or Operations experience desired.

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Steel purchasing experience desired.

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Associates Degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for role.

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Proficient inventory management software programs.

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Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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Strong organization and documentation skills.

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Strong research and analytical skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Flexible spending account

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Experience:

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Purchasing: 2 years (Required)

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Production or Operations: 1 year (Preferred)

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Steel purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

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Spokane, WA 99217 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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Spokane, WA 99217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person