Purchasing SpecialistSince 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support the sales forecast, at the lowest total cost, while meeting or exceeding required inventory turns. Additionally, this position places and expedites purchase orders, schedules materials and production processes to ensure on-time delivery, serves as the company contact for subcontractors/vendors, and produces and maintains local reports for management.Responsibilities:Ensures revised supplier costs are documented and communicated via costing spreadsheetCoordinates with transportation for internal and external product with appropriate Traffic personnel and arranges transportation for purchasesConducts continual review of backlog, machine scheduling, subcontractor scheduling and customer delivery requirementsConducts material purchasing for carbon and specialty metalsExpedites, contracts, and settles orders as neededCoordinates administration of consignment material with outside processorsReviews inventory through appropriate reports, customer forecasts, open orders and coordinates with mills according to lead times, pricing, availability and payablesConducts placement and follow-up on spot ordersMaintains purchase plan report and delivery dates on open order reportWorks with outside vendors to quote processes not currently available in-houseConducts placement/follow-up of outside processing ordered (ie, shear, slit, coating, pickling)Ensures that all purchases must comply with Spec and required terms using third party certified inspection companies or own inspection procedures as neededProposes complete sourcing strategy on the relevant opportunities that appear from producers and suppliersContinuously verifies, inspects, and analyzes new prospected suppliers for approval, and searching for competitive new supply optionsKeeps up with the market trend at all times and understands the volatility of the market and the momentum for any decision makingQualifications:Skilled at clerical/administrative tasksKnowledge of ISO requirementsStrong mathematical, analytical, organizing, strategic planning, prioritizing and multi-tasking skillsProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required; Olympic production control systems knowledge preferredUnderstanding and experience on general and possible contractual terms related to steel purchasingExperience with Stainless Steel preferredHS Diploma and/or the equivalent with work experienceWhy Work for Olympic Steel:Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at .