Junior Buyer and Expeditor

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.

Qualifications

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/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

Skills/Abilities:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, post-high school or Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts Degree preferred in Engineering or Business Administration

Travel Requirements:

• 0% - 10% International and Domestic based on project demands

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move around a project site, including climbing structures.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.