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Trueline’s client, a respected structural steel and erection firm, is seeking a
Purchasing Agent
to join their operations team (onsite) in California. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in structural steel purchasing who enjoys autonomy, process ownership, and supplier management.
As the Purchasing Agent, you’ll manage all procurement activity for structural steel components, bolting hardware, and related materials, ensuring reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
MUST HAVE STEEL EXPERIENCE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF NOT!
7+ YEARS REQUIRED!
Must Haves as the Purchasing Agent:
7+ years of purchasing experience in the structural steel/metal fabrication/erection industry
Ability to read and interpret structural steel and erection drawings
Strong negotiation skills and vendor relationship management
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving ability with minimal supervision
Good organizational skills and accuracy in record-keeping
Ability to multitask across projects with competing timelines
Self motivated, proactive communicator who builds cooperative relationships with suppliers and internal teams
What You’ll Do as the Purchasing Agent:
Review structural & erection drawings to confirm specified materials, grades, and finishes
Verify bolt lists and apply quantity buffers (5% increases, plus fixed increments for field bolts)
Conduct bolt stock checks and reconcile against requirements
Process materials flagged with “P” status upon Tekla list return, issue purchase orders accordingly
Solicit and compare quotes from at least 3 vendors for pricing and availability
Issue POs via “Purchase Order No Listing” system and mark purchased items on tracking lists
Validate quotes and sales order acknowledgments for accuracy; ensure PO numbers appear on documentation
Coordinate drawing, Tekla, and parts sheet handoff to project coordinators
Procure materials including grating, decking, aluminum railing, joists with hardware
Oversee high-strength bolt procurement: liaise with detailers, manage lot numbers, add testing bolts per lot or project requirements
Forecast and order bolts ahead of time to support on-site testing, erection readiness, and MTR requirements
Nice-to-Haves as the Purchasing Agent:
Familiarity with Tekla or equivalent detailing/BIM software
Experience managing high-strength bolt specifications and lot tracking
Exposure to structural steel erection or field site coordination
Prior experience working with public (DSA or government) projects with testing requirements
Our Client Offers:
Salary range: $90,000 to $100,000, depending on experience
Monday – Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Opportunity to lead purchasing in a stable, growing steel/structural firm
Collaborative environment with clear process responsibilities
Benefits package (health, etc.) as appropriate
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Purchasing Agent
to join their operations team (onsite) in California. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in structural steel purchasing who enjoys autonomy, process ownership, and supplier management.
As the Purchasing Agent, you’ll manage all procurement activity for structural steel components, bolting hardware, and related materials, ensuring reliability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
MUST HAVE STEEL EXPERIENCE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF NOT!
7+ YEARS REQUIRED!
Must Haves as the Purchasing Agent:
7+ years of purchasing experience in the structural steel/metal fabrication/erection industry
Ability to read and interpret structural steel and erection drawings
Strong negotiation skills and vendor relationship management
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving ability with minimal supervision
Good organizational skills and accuracy in record-keeping
Ability to multitask across projects with competing timelines
Self motivated, proactive communicator who builds cooperative relationships with suppliers and internal teams
What You’ll Do as the Purchasing Agent:
Review structural & erection drawings to confirm specified materials, grades, and finishes
Verify bolt lists and apply quantity buffers (5% increases, plus fixed increments for field bolts)
Conduct bolt stock checks and reconcile against requirements
Process materials flagged with “P” status upon Tekla list return, issue purchase orders accordingly
Solicit and compare quotes from at least 3 vendors for pricing and availability
Issue POs via “Purchase Order No Listing” system and mark purchased items on tracking lists
Validate quotes and sales order acknowledgments for accuracy; ensure PO numbers appear on documentation
Coordinate drawing, Tekla, and parts sheet handoff to project coordinators
Procure materials including grating, decking, aluminum railing, joists with hardware
Oversee high-strength bolt procurement: liaise with detailers, manage lot numbers, add testing bolts per lot or project requirements
Forecast and order bolts ahead of time to support on-site testing, erection readiness, and MTR requirements
Nice-to-Haves as the Purchasing Agent:
Familiarity with Tekla or equivalent detailing/BIM software
Experience managing high-strength bolt specifications and lot tracking
Exposure to structural steel erection or field site coordination
Prior experience working with public (DSA or government) projects with testing requirements
Our Client Offers:
Salary range: $90,000 to $100,000, depending on experience
Monday – Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Opportunity to lead purchasing in a stable, growing steel/structural firm
Collaborative environment with clear process responsibilities
Benefits package (health, etc.) as appropriate
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