Farwest Steel Corporation

Associate Buyer

Springfield, OR - Full Time



Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position!

About Farwest:

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 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.

Farwest offers full benefits with options to suit everyone, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match.
  • Incentive based on corporate budget achievement.
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
  • Compensation 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 candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, On-Site.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day Shift.

Wage Range: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience. 

Farwest’s Purchasing Department, which is located in Springfield, Oregon, seeks a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to join their team as Associate Buyer. In this role, you will support the Purchasing Department by effectively sourcing non-stock material and performing various administrative duties.
 
Key responsibilities for this role include:
  • Procurement of non-stock items (buyouts) from secondary (non-mill) sources, which requires monitoring of the Unplanned Demand Report and effectively communicating with sales, shipping, vendors and accounting.
  • Buyout purchase order entry, logistics coordination and order reconciliation.
  • Updating inbound rail shipments (rail trace) and overseas purchase orders.  
  • Assist Buyers in maintaining purchase order due dates, pricing and internal requisition entry.
  • Assist Purchasing Manager and Buyers within a cooperative team atmosphere.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficient with Microsoft programs.
  • Possess basic math skills.
Professional Competencies:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Have a professional phone demeanor and have the ability to multi-task.
  • High degree of accuracy; Attention to detail.
​Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers
 

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