Olympic Steel · 14 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist
Powder Springs, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOlympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels, placing and expediting purchase orders, and ensuring on-time delivery while coordinating with vendors and managing material purchasing.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensures revised supplier costs are documented and communicated via costing spreadsheet
Coordinates with transportation for internal and external product with appropriate Traffic personnel and arranges transportation for purchases
Conducts continual review of backlog, machine scheduling, subcontractor scheduling and customer delivery requirements
Conducts material purchasing for carbon and specialty metals
Expedites, contracts, and settles orders as needed
Coordinates administration of consignment material with outside processors
Reviews inventory through appropriate reports, customer forecasts, open orders and coordinates with mills according to lead times, pricing, availability and payables
Conducts placement and follow-up on spot orders
Maintains purchase plan report and delivery dates on open order report
Works with outside vendors to quote processes not currently available in-house
Conducts placement/follow-up of outside processing ordered (ie, shear, slit, coating, pickling)
Ensures that all purchases must comply with Spec and required terms using third party certified inspection companies or own inspection procedures as needed
Proposes complete sourcing strategy on the relevant opportunities that appear from producers and suppliers
Continuously verifies, inspects, and analyzes new prospected suppliers for approval, and searching for competitive new supply options
Keeps up with the market trend at all times and understands the volatility of the market and the momentum for any decision making
Qualification
Required
Skilled at clerical/administrative tasks
Knowledge of ISO requirements
Strong mathematical, analytical, organizing, strategic planning, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required
Understanding and experience on general and possible contractual terms related to steel purchasing
HS Diploma and/or the equivalent with work experience
Preferred
Olympic production control systems knowledge
Experience with Stainless Steel
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
A 401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Various opportunities to earn cash bonuses
Company
Olympic Steel
Olympic Steel is a metals service center that provides metal products.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$625M2025-10-28Acquired
2025-04-22Post Ipo Debt· $625M
1994-03-18IPO
Leadership Team
James Post
VP and GM
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Jessica L. Burroughs
Vice President - Action Stainless & Alloys
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