Buyer - Metals (Steel & Aluminum)

ICI Metals, Inc.; Strongsville (OH); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision

Descripción de la vacante

ICI Metals, Inc. in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Steel & Aluminum Buyer to source carbon alloy, stainless, and aluminum, analyze data, forecast demand, and optimize inventory levels.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage lead times, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings and process improvements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and metals experience, on-site with minimal travel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing or inventory management experience in metals service center or distribution.
• Working knowledge of steel and aluminum products, lead times, and pricing.

Responsabilidades

• Purchasing all carbon alloy, stainless, and aluminum product lines by analyzing shipment data, forecasts, and stock levels.
• Managing inventory and supplier performance.
• Handling pricing, negotiation, and cross-team communication.
• Reporting and communicating across teams to drive improvements.
• Driving process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

ICI Metals, Inc. is seeking a Steel & Aluminum Buyer for a high-impact role at our Strongsville, OH location.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing all carbon alloy, stainless, and aluminum product lines by analyzing previous shipment data, customer and corporateforecasts, and current stock levels.
• Managing inventory.
• Handling pricing, negotiation, and supplier performance.
• Reporting and communicating across teams.
• Driving process and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing or inventory management experience in a metals service center or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of steel and aluminum products, mill lead times, and metals pricing.
• Proven ability to forecast, plan ahead, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong negotiation, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a record of on-time, accurate execution.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Travel: Minimal (less than 10%)

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance with company-paid premiums.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental benefits available through Colonial Life.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Bonus program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Bereavement leave.
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) annually.
• Time off for blood donations.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Service awards.

About ICI Metals

ICI Metals is a stable, growing metals service center serving customers throughout the region. We specialize in an extensive inventory of alloy bars, aluminum, and stainless steel, along with value-added services, including precision aluminum plate sawing, bar sawing, shearing, and inventory management.
At ICI Metals, our success is built on quality products, dependable service, and great people. We are looking for team members who take pride in their work and want to build a long-term career with a company that values its employees.