Purchasing Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Source Raw Materials: Connect directly with suppliers to source metals, plate, pipe, structural steel, and fabrication consumables — building vendor relationships that drive pricing and reliability.
• Negotiate Pricing & Terms: Negotiate prices, secure better payment terms, and manage material costs.
• Consolidate Orders: Combine smaller job orders across the shop into bulk buys to get volume discounts.
• Purchase Order Management: Issue, track, and manage POs — including for shop and office supplies — ensuring proper approval workflows and documentation.
• Department Coordination: Work daily with the admin team and heads of Cutting, Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly to time material arrivals with production schedules and understand each department's evolving needs.
• Use IT & Software: Use modern purchasing software and inventory tools to keep buying clear, efficient, and trackable.

Requirements

• Strong attitude. Positive, persistent, and good at problem-solving.
• Proven experience buying metals, raw materials, or industrial supplies.
• Strong negotiation skills and a drive to get the lowest possible price.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with vendors and internal department leaders alike.
• Strong computer and software skills to manage orders and track inventory.
• Ability to work well with shop floor leadership to keep job flow smooth.