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Trueline

Steel Purchaser

Trueline, Oakdale, California, United States, 95361

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Legal Recruiter | Trueline | Legal Recruiting 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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