Buyer

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success

• Stability All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.
• Flexibility Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.
• Chemistry We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.
  
  
  

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same We treat our customers and employees like family.

Our goal is to maintain a stable, fun work environment while delivering satisfaction to the marketplace. We live closely by our core values excellence, loyalty, and fun. These are seen throughout our interactions with customers, within the company, and in each of our employees’ everyday lives.

Buyer

• Initiate inventory and material processing requisitions to support Supply Chain & Sales initiatives
• Evaluate offers and negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers/vendors
• Generate and manage purchase orders in ERP system
• Review all order acknowledgements to ensure 100% accuracy of order details
• Track and coordinate incoming shipments from suppliers/vendors
• Maintain and update team logs for all open PO’s, RFQ’s, supplier NCR’s, incoming vessels, etc.
• Review, verify and approve invoices to ensure accuracy and on-time payment to suppliers
• Understand current mill replacement costs and lead times for all assigned suppliers, at all times
• Be familiar with the steel making process and Tube Supply/Industry specifications
• Maintain and strengthen current relationships with key suppliers
• Collaborate daily with sales, operations and finance teams
• Develop/propose continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our Supply Chain processes
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Any other responsibilities assigned by management
• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain or Business related preferred)
• 3+ years of Supply Chain or Procurement experience preferred, ideally in steel, metals or other industrial distribution sector
• Bilingual preferred
• Computer literate with Microsoft Excel/Word proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment