Buyer Steel Purchasing Agent

A Minster steel fabrication company has an opening for an experienced Buyer Steel Purchasing Agent @ $28-$35 per hour, based on experience. The Buyer/SPA is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and procuring structural steel and related materials for large-scale construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Issuing purchase orders & monitoring order status
• Ensuring materials are available for project requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Monthly and Year-End Inventory Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers of structural steel and welding materials.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and production teams to align material orders with project timelines.
• Work with Quality Control team to ensure quality standards of materials meet specifications.

Premium Benefits:

• Low Cost Major Medical
• Rx Prescription Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement + a 4% Match
• Profit Sharing

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Home Phone or Cell.
• Clean Background with No Felony Conviction.
• Your Own Transportation.
• Able to Pass an Employment Drug Screen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ie. Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Fabtrol fabrication management software experience.
• Powerfab/Tekla (structural steel bidding, inventory, and shop floor) software experience.
• Working knowledge of structural steel fab drawings and processes.
• Working knowledge of steel detailing processes, ASTM Standards, and AISC Purchasing Standards.
• Working knowledge of steel sizes and cost processes.
• Online Employment Application MUST be completed to be considered.

Summary:

As a Buyer / Steel Purchasing Agent, you will be vital to ensuring the timely and cost effective acquisition of materials that meet our quality standards, project deadlines, and budget requirements. Your efforts will assist us in meeting the unique needs of our clients through efficient project execution and a focus on precision and quality.