Summary of Position:
To manage product responsibilities including: purchasing, quoting, expediting, de-expediting and tactical supply chain management.

Key Accountabilities:

 Quote and support sales contracts
 Convert Purchase Requisitions to purchase orders.
 Utilize the Business Unit ERP to manage standard inventory items.
 Manage supply chain to schedule material to meet stated inventory objectives.
 Review and process return purchase orders.
 Enter credits and debits upon request.
 Have an understanding of the supply base including contact and general costing information, lead time and capabilities.
 Establish supplier relationships with both inside and outside sales contacts.
 Understand of corporate objectives, including ROCE, sales/ operations/ purchasing.
 A complete understanding of the Purchasing System and the process for contracts and scheduling agreements.
 Purchase for Contractual Agreements and work with regions to evaluate risk and review alternatives.
 General understanding of internal processing equipment.
 Understand the global supply base.
 Effectively communicate with both internal customers and the supply base
 Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
 Knowledge of purchasing procedures- normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or other closely related fields.
 Work requires a general understanding of company policies and procedures and the individual to maintain accurate records and files.
 Work requires a basic understanding of supplier and general mill capabilities. This can be acquired in 6-12 months through training and experience.
 Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and work on day-to-day basis with purchasing mill contacts and internal customers.

Preferred Requirements:
1-2 years purchasing experience (Buyer I) \\ 3+ years for Buyer II Consideration

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.Copper Brass Sales NA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.Materials Services - With 480 branches in 40 countries the Business Area Materials Services concentrates on the worldwide trade of raw material and construction material. Coal, metals, gases, plastics in all shapes, qualities and dimensions as well as complex supply-chain solutions- this is for what this Business Area stands for.

Copper and Brass Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.Business Area Materials Services

As the lead company of the Materials Services business area, we are successful global materials distributor. 500 branches in 44 countries ensure we have a global presence. We also provide a wide range of innovative services to manufacturing and processing companies. The production of stainless steels and high-performance materials rounds out our broad-based offering.thyssenkrupp is an international group of companies comprising largely independent industrial and technology businesses.Across 78 countries the group generated sales of €42.0 billion in fiscal 2018/2019. Under a strong umbrella brand our products and services make an important contribution to creating a better and sustainable future. The skills and commitment of our over 106,000 employees are the basis of our success. With our technologies and innovations, we work with our customers to develop cost-efficient and resource-friendly solutions to future challenges. We combine performance orientation with corporate and social responsibility.