Purchasing Specialist I- Nashville, TN

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 18 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Inc., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is in the Purchasing job family (Department), which includes positions that involve supervising or performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through orders and/or small purchase procedures. The work requires knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases as well as knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Research sales records and inventory levels of current stock to ensure inventory is maintained.

- Enter shop orders

- Gathers information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

- Tracks purchase requests using appropriate tracking mechanism(s).

- Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations in a timely manner.

- Coordinates and assists with scheduling of deliveries to help ensure purchases arrive on schedule.

- Gathers prices, specifications, and delivery dates to assist with the determination of the best bid.

- Tracks the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders and calculates relevant costs.

- Assists with preparation of documents/records for review, duplication, and distribution as appropriate.

- Compiles requests for materials and prepares required purchase orders.

- Assists with maintaining compliance with company policies and purchasing procedures.

- Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

- Cross train and gain general knowledge of all product categories to cover as back up

REQUIREDPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

- High School diploma/GED required.

- Understanding of basic concepts and principles pertinent to purchasing operations required

- Basic knowledge of purchasing practices, methods and procedures preferred required.

- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

- Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.

- Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.

- Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required

BENEFITS

- Health coverage available after 30 days offering competitive premiums under a wide expansive network

- Health and Flexible Spending Account options available

- Short and Long Term disability benefits

- Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment benefits

- Dental and vision coverage

- Wellness Incentives, discounts at gyms nationwide, and many other health and well-being discounts

- 401K plan with company match

- Generous PTO plan

- Company provided Employee Assistance Program across a wide variety of categories.

- Employee Referral Program

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.