Career Opportunity: Raw Materials Buyer

Position Summary

The buyer will be primarily assigned to the Melting Plant Raw Materials and work closely with the purchasing management team to assist in the development and implementation of the best purchasing strategies to ensure the plant has the raw materials to run effectively. They will work strategically with the entire purchasing team and with other areas of the business to drive and contribute to the overall purchasing strategies of Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Supplier Relationship Management and Category Management. The successful candidate will have the ability to look for continuous improvement opportunities within the plant and other areas within the purchasing function.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four year business degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years of related Procurement experience
• Ability to tackle multiple priorities from a variety of internal customers
• Proficient in use of MS Office Software
• Demonstrated negotiating skills
• Able to conduct precise and detailed communications both in verbal and written format
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, be self motivated and drive results
• Good interpersonal skills and team skills to develop relationships with peers and internal customers

For an opportunity to become part of our team, please submit your résumé along with a cover letter and salary requirements OR an employment application by any of the following methods.

Email: jobs@chartersteel.com (Microsoft Word documents are preferred)
Fax: 216-271-8472
Postal Mail:
Charter Steel
Attn: Human Resources
4300 East 49th Street
Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125