Purchasing Representative/ Assistant Buyer

Steven Engineering•San Francisco, CA

2d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities: MRO Buying Negotiates favorable SEI pricing with vendors Reviews and purchases all product consumed by SEI Stocks and fill supplies throughout the company Miscellaneous vendor buying Create purchase orders within our ERP system, communicate the purchase orders with the vendor/ distributor Responsible for any discrepancies associated with the purchase order, striving to have a quick resolution to avoid material arrival delays Impelled to persistently identify means to reduce associated purchasing expenses, i.e. freight costs, bulk quantity benefits and blanket/longer term orders Communicates and interfaces effectively with other departments Other Purchasing department duties as required by management Consistent and regular attendance compulsory. Qualifications: BS or BA degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required Minimum one to two years of purchasing and/or accounting experience preferred Must be proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred Ability to navigate multiple online procurement sites for suppliers a plus Proven analytic thinking ability for purposes of formulating solutions Excellent communication and negotiation skills Solid organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Strong team participant with a willingness to collaborate Work Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, in office. Overtime is mandatory when the needs of business dictate. Compensation Details: The expected pay rate for this position is starting at $23.00 per hour depending on experience. Why should you join Steven Engineering? At Steven Engineering, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel the innovative thinking needed to solve our biggest challenges and thrive in an ever-changing world. By welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, we not only adhere to our core values but also ensure our business remains competitive and successful. We aim to make every employee feel valued, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership at Steven Engineering. We are dedicated to treating everyone with dignity and respect, creating a collaborative environment where our employees can grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact, both individually and as part of our team. Our culture is built on the principles of teamwork and collective progress, while recognizing the unique contributions each person brings to our company. Apply now and find out what’s next for you. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum one to two years of purchasing and/or accounting experience preferred
Must be proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite
Proven analytic thinking ability for purposes of formulating solutions
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Solid organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong team participant with a willingness to collaborate

Nice To Haves

BS or BA degree preferred
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills preferred
Ability to navigate multiple online procurement sites for suppliers a plus

Responsibilities

MRO Buying
Negotiates favorable SEI pricing with vendors
Reviews and purchases all product consumed by SEI
Stocks and fill supplies throughout the company
Miscellaneous vendor buying
Create purchase orders within our ERP system, communicate the purchase orders with the vendor/ distributor
Responsible for any discrepancies associated with the purchase order, striving to have a quick resolution to avoid material arrival delays
Impelled to persistently identify means to reduce associated purchasing expenses, i.e. freight costs, bulk quantity benefits and blanket/longer term orders
Communicates and interfaces effectively with other departments
Other Purchasing department duties as required by management
Consistent and regular attendance compulsory.