Associate Buyer Eugene, OR

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About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwests products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe innovative creative fun diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees


Benefits:

Benefits include: Medical Dental Vision LTD FSA HRA HSA EAP company paid Life Insurance & STD and 401K with 3.5% Match
Company issued laptop
We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
Incentive based on profitability
Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
Compensation will be based on knowledge skills and ability

About this position:
As a condition of employment all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidates eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $20.00 - $24.50

Farwests Purchasing Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their Eugene Corporate team as Associate this role you will support the Purchasing Department by sourcing and procuring non-stock materials coordinating logistics and maintaining accurate purchase orders records. you will assist buyers and other departments to ensure timely delivery of materials effective vendor communication and compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Enter and reconcile buyout purchase orders and coordinate related logistics.
Assist other buyers in maintaining accurate purchase order due dates pricing and vendor information.
Update and track inbound rail shipments and ensure data accuracy in applicable systems.
Procure non-stock items (buyouts) from secondary (non-mill) sources in accordance with company standards.
Communicate effectively with sales shipping vendors and accounting to ensure clear understanding of requirements and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
Monitor order status and proactively address potential delays or material issues.
Maintain records of purchasing activity and assist with month-end and year-end reporting as needed.
Minor Duties
Provide backup support for other buyers or purchasing staff as needed
Assist in Special projects or process improvement
Maintain and update vendor Contact Information and pricing lists.
Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimal Qualifications
Highschool Diploma
Purchasing experience preferred