Purchasing Manager (Industrial Steel exp. req. $80K+)

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase structural steel, including plate, beams, shapes, and specialty materials
• Develop and manage relationships with mills, distributors, and key suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, freight terms, and delivery schedules
• Translate project drawings, takeoffs, and material requirements into accurate purchase orders
• Ensure all purchased materials arrive with proper documentation, certifications, and records
• Review and reconcile purchase orders, packing slips, receiving records, and vendor invoices
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies with suppliers, project managers, and operations teams
• Maintain organized purchasing records to support project and audit requirements
• Utilize ERP to track purchasing activity, inventory, and material status
• Monitor steel market trends, pricing fluctuations, tariffs, and freight costs
• Support process improvements and digital purchasing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience required
• Experience purchasing steel, metals, industrial materials, or fabricated products required
• Strong understanding of purchase order management and vendor management required
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or shop management systems required