Steel Buyer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and determine appropriate sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, reliability, and service.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and product or service information.
• Source and purchase steel and other metal materials that meet company specifications and production requirements.
• Monitor market conditions and estimate material values based on current pricing trends and industry knowledge.
• Determine the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchase, request for quote, bid, or contract negotiation.
• Prepare purchase orders, bid requests, and related procurement documentation.
• Review supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and delivery commitments within established budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including materials purchased, costs, delivery performance, quality results, and inventory-related information.
• Partner with quality, production, engineering, and other internal teams to resolve material, delivery, or supplier performance issues.
• Address defective or unacceptable goods and services with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and support corrective action as needed.
• Review and approve invoices for payment in accordance with company procedures.
• Expedite delivery of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement goals.
• Travel as needed to supplier locations, trade shows, industry events, or other business-related meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or materials management required; experience purchasing steel, metals, or commodities is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated negotiation, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, analyze data, and calculate figures.
• Able and willing to travel as business needs require.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

This is an in-person position based at Lifetime Products' Corporate Facility in Clearfield, Utah. Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.