Junior Buyer and Expeditor

MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES INC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look: Competitive benefits effective from Day 1 Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%) Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker Generous overtime for qualified positions 4 weeks of paid vacation Tuition reimbursement Raffles for professional sports tickets Half-day Fridays Flexible home/office work practices Paid time to volunteer Employee recognition awards Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you. The Junior Buyer / Expeditor provides purchasing and expediting support for industrial machinery and materials for domestic and international projects. Duties frequently require negotiation to achieve results.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to learn and take on new responsibility
Organized with attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Ability to build relationships with all levels of suppliers' staff and Company teammates
High school diploma, post-high school or Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts Degree preferred in Engineering or Business Administration

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial work environment or internship
Working knowledge of ISO related requirements
Proficient with a typical ERP system
Proficient with a typical MRP document control systems

Responsibilities

Review requisitions for completeness, issue inquiries to qualified vendors, and coordinate technical reviews
Analyze vendor quotations for compliance with requisition requirements. Develop relationships with vendors to obtain favorable delivery, schedule, price, and commercial terms and conditions
Place purchase orders for technical items and large volume commodity items in coordination with project schedules utilizing current ERP and MRP systems.
Provide frequent, timely and results-oriented vendor expediting to verify and influence manufacturing schedules, shipping schedules or drawing/document submittal schedules.
Utilize the ERP System as it relates to the Project Procurement Department's expediting functions (i.e. update all salient schedule milestones for material acquisition, manufacturing progress, shipping schedule/actual, etc.).
Utilize the file sharing and MRP System in all aspects as they relate to the Project Procurement Department's expediting functions.
Monthly maintenance of the Estimate to Complete (ETC) Spread Sheet for multiple projects that lists anticipated vendor billings and anticipated revenues from clients.
Liaise with either/both Midrex Global Logistics and the clients' designated freight forwarders to effect shipments.
Establish and keep current the individual Purchase Order files within the ERP System regarding expediting matters.
Attend the weekly shipping meetings and utilize the information gained to update the ETC's per project.
Establish lines of contact with Midrex site management to ensure that all field purchase orders are accurate