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Purchasing Manager - Structural Steel Fabrication
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Job DescriptionJob Description
The Purchasing Manager oversees the entire purchasing process (material takeoffs, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality, and timely delivery). The Purchasing Manager is responsible for setting vendor/supplier expectations, creating and releasing purchase orders, and managing the purchasing process to ensure timely delivery of materials necessary for the company's operations.
Duties
Prepare accurate steel (structural and miscellaneous) quantity takeoffs
Manage and utilize existing stock inventory as needed
Solicit and assess vendor proposals
Negotiate with vendors/suppliers for optimal terms
Place purchase orders and issue change notices as necessary
Communicate delivery expectations and lead time management
Follow up with vendors/suppliers regarding purchase orders, shipments, and delivery timings
Maintain/grow working vendor/supplier relationships for raw materials, and supplies
Skills
Broad knowledge of steel grades, raw material specifications, and transportation logistics
Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in the steel and/or fabricated metal products industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Familiarity in SAGE
Ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and project management
Strong analytical skills and supplier negotiation experience
This role is essential for ensuring that our organization operates efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality and cost-effectiveness in our purchasing processes.
Company DescriptionVestal Steel is a family owned business serving the structural steel industry since 1980. We are a fabrication shop that produces structural steel components.Company DescriptionVestal Steel is a family owned business serving the structural steel industry since 1980. We are a fabrication shop that produces structural steel components.
The Purchasing Manager oversees the entire purchasing process (material takeoffs, negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality, and timely delivery). The Purchasing Manager is responsible for setting vendor/supplier expectations, creating and releasing purchase orders, and managing the purchasing process to ensure timely delivery of materials necessary for the company's operations.
Duties
Prepare accurate steel (structural and miscellaneous) quantity takeoffs
Manage and utilize existing stock inventory as needed
Solicit and assess vendor proposals
Negotiate with vendors/suppliers for optimal terms
Place purchase orders and issue change notices as necessary
Communicate delivery expectations and lead time management
Follow up with vendors/suppliers regarding purchase orders, shipments, and delivery timings
Maintain/grow working vendor/supplier relationships for raw materials, and supplies
Skills
Broad knowledge of steel grades, raw material specifications, and transportation logistics
Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in the steel and/or fabricated metal products industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Familiarity in SAGE
Ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and project management
Strong analytical skills and supplier negotiation experience
This role is essential for ensuring that our organization operates efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality and cost-effectiveness in our purchasing processes.
Company DescriptionVestal Steel is a family owned business serving the structural steel industry since 1980. We are a fabrication shop that produces structural steel components.Company DescriptionVestal Steel is a family owned business serving the structural steel industry since 1980. We are a fabrication shop that produces structural steel components.