Performs the daily activities of the purchasing function. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Review and understand material specification per OEM. Interpretate Mil Standards and relay proper flow down to supplier. Understand and flow down proper DFARS. Identify qualified suppliers. Interface and coordinate with Program and Quality Management Research, interview, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices, delivery dates, and quality of products. Creates purchase orders for the acquisition of materials that include all required information on the order (i.e., grade, measurements, quantity, due date, and customer flow down requirements). Routinely follows up, and tracks purchased items and provides an up-to-date status report to management. Tracks material cost savings and reports information monthly to management. Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities but has indirect leadership responsibilities as it relates to customer satisfaction.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints. Must have ERP experience. Must be Microsoft Office software proficient. Must have excellent and accurate data entry, organizational and communication skills. Individual must be able to successfully manage prioritizing multiple assignments, with a high level of urgency while maintaining accuracy. Steel Industry experience required. Experience with purchasing pertaining to Government contracts. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Requires a bachelor's degree in business or related field from a credited college, university or technical school; and/or four (4) years related experience and/or training in purchasing, finance or sales of which three (3) years are in the steel fabrication industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, production associates, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must possess strong mathematical skills and financial knowledge. Requires basic financial knowledge. REASONING ABILITY Must be able to make sound business decisions and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Requires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical publications. Must be able to read blueprints. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS CPPM Preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Ability to identify colors and make fine visual discrimination; ability to make fine judgment of texture. Ability to remember verbal and written instructions over a period of a few minutes to several days.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.