Metal Fabrication Purchasing Agent & Estimator

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established metal fabrication company is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent & Estimator. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in pressure vessel manufacturing, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze costs effectively. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring project profitability. This role offers the chance to contribute to a reputable company with a commitment to quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator in manufacturing, preferably pressure vessel.
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and ASME codes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing material and cost estimates for products or services.
• Evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, and availability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in engineering

Construction science

Tools

Word

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Schmidt Industrial Services is an ~80 year old company with a long reputation of quality and customer service. Our metal fabrication company specializes in the creation of ASME pressure vessels for a broad range of industries. We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent & Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and experience in quoting, estimating, understanding of the metal fabrication process, and ASME pressure vessel standards.

Responsibilities:

· Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.

· Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.

· Preparing material and cost estimates for the product or service in a timely manner.

· Creating labor estimates for any project.

· Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria.

· Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors.

· Managing bids from vendors and contractors.

· Using bid data to prepare a detailed cost analysis such as the labor, material, production times, etc.

· Gather and negotiate quotes by subcontractors and vendors.

· Presenting prepared estimates to management.

· Compiling and recording actual costs.

· Collaborate with the General Manager, verify capabilities as required.

· Reviewing customer purchase orders to verify compliance with the quotation(estimate).

· Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times.

Financial Management:

· Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improve profitability.

· Monitor the production hours executed against the estimated hours assigned for each project, to ensure projects are profitable.

Client Relations:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, and vendors, while understanding their needs and expectations.

· Stay apprised of industry trends and innovations that are applicable to the company to support continuous improvement.

Requirements:

Job Qualifications:

· Proven experience as an estimator, or similar position, within the manufacturing industry, preferably in pressure vessel manufacturing or related sectors.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

· In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, quality standards, ASME codes, and safety protocols.

· Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and project management principles.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.

· Competency in fact-based problem solving and analysis.

· BSc in engineering, construction science, or relevant discipline .

Technical requirements:

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

· Skilled use of precision measuring tools.

· General knowledge of material types/grades and their machinability.

· Proficient in relevant estimating.

· Basic computer knowledge including Word, Excel, and ERP software navigation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for sales and a technical background, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.