Buyer II in Columbia, Pennsylvania at ASC Engineered Solutions

ASC Engineered Solutions
Columbia, Pennsylvania

AREA OF INTEREST: Operations & Supply Chain
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
Job Title: Buyer II
About the Company

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, our unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence. For more than 150 years we have provided the finest-quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service at all levels. ASC Engineered Solutions provides expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining, and oil and gas. Our comprehensive line of products includes: pipe couplings, plain-end fittings, valves, cast and malleable iron fittings, forged steel fittings, steel pipe nipples and couplings, pipe hangers and hardware, channel and strut fittings, mining and oil field fittings, and much more.

ASC is looking for a Buyer that will be Responsible for purchasing activities required to procure materials and supplies in a timely and cost-effective manner to support the manufacturing facility.

How You Will Help:

• Researching and comparing suppliers, goods, and services.
• Selecting the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Maintaining records of all purchasing-related transactions.
• Scheduling and verifying purchase deliveries to support production schedules.
• Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relations.
• Work with Accounts Payable Department on resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor market trends and conditions for products used by ASC.
• Perform other related duties as directed by Purchasing and Procurement Manager.

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of AS Degree in Business or related field.
• MRP experience a plus. Knowledge of Infor Manufacturing systems a plus.
• At least two years of buying experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail,
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn purchasing procedures and policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency required.

Summary of Company Benefits Here

Location(s): Columbia, PA-112
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status