Purchasing Assistant

SA Recycling, a leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the purchasing manager of a metal recycling yard and ensuring all purchasing activities align with company policies and procedures. This role requires strong negotiation skills, an understanding of inventory management, and the ability to work collaboratively to fulfill all purchasing needs.

This position may require you to work intermittently outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate, source and analyze current and potential suppliers, and develop preferred and strategic suppliers.
• Create and issue Purchase Orders (PO’s) for all yard activities.
• Research and solve requisition, inventory, PO, contract and invoices issues in Dynamics.
• Maintain a well-organized filing system for open and closed PO’s.
• Collaborate with the accounting team and suppliers to resolve any invoicing issues.
• Prepare, facilitate, negotiate contract terms and conditions in collaboration with Corporate and local internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier performance and participate in business reviews as needed.
• Train and educate staff in the purchasing process, and with Dynamics.
• Provide backup to the Office Manager as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing processes and systems.
• Previous experience with Dynamics, or similar purchasing software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions within parameters of established policy and program guidelines.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) highly desired, but not required.

• Work Environment:
  Office, with occasional visits through the scrap metal facility
• Equipment & Tools:
  Office with occasional need for PPE
• Physical Demand Level: Light
• Sensory Demands:
  Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements:
  Repetitive motions, gripping,

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.