Buyer Associate- Hybrid (1st Shift, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm)

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Job Summary

ABOUT US:

AMI Metals, Inc. ( ) is globally recognized as the industry leader in supplying aircraft quality raw material products to the aerospace industry. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance, Inc. ( ) who is the largest metals service center company in North America and recognized as a Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies!

WHY WORK FOR AMI?

We value our employees and consider them to be our most important asset! We hire people who seek a professional, team-oriented environment which values collaboration and knowledge sharing. AMI is committed to employee safety, quality/continuous improvements, productivity and growth opportunities! Check out our reviews on and Glassdoor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We offer our employees and their dependents with a comprehensive benefits package which include:

  • Medical (PPO High/Low or Health Savings Plan)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
  • Educational Assistance
Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
Function in the Job

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.
Job Function

Buyer Associate is an entry level position for non-experienced buyers. Buyers coordinate all aspects of the purchasing process. Submit request for quotes, purchase order entry, scanning of PO documents, confirmation, and mill acknowledgement management, understanding of mill and pricing agreements, vendor set up, and order expediting. There is opportunity for promotion to Buyer Position after obtaining sufficient experience and achievement.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Typing/Keyboarding
  • Computer savvy
  • Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and other workplace computer programs
  • Ability to handle high volume of Purchase Order entry with speed and accuracy
Required Skills

Competencies
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Work in team environment
  • Work with multiple departments
  • Perform under pressure
  • Perform under strict deadlines
  • Attention to detail
Strong mathematics abilities. Able to perform calculations, conversions from Metric to Imperial values, percentages, and calculate nested material sizes.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience
  • High School Degree
  • No experience necessary for entry level position
  • Bachelor's degree a plus
  • Previous purchasing experience a plus

Disclaimer: This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are requires of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

AMI Metals, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $19.00/Hr. - USD $22.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
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