Buyer - Metals (Steel & Aluminum)

ICI Metals, Inc.; Vigil (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance with 회사-?u

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401(k) with company match and profit分享

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Bonus program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement leave

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Holidays

Service awards

Job summary

ICI Metals, Inc. in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Steel & Aluminum Buyer to manage purchasing for carbon alloy, stainless, and aluminum products. You will analyze shipment data, forecasts, and stock levels to optimize inventory and supplier performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in metals purchasing or inventory management, with strong negotiation, ERP proficiency, and Excel skills. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business or supply chain.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing or inventory management in metals environment.
• Knowledge of steel and aluminum products, lead times, and pricing available.

Responsibilities

• Purchase carbon alloy, stainless, and aluminum products by analyzing shipment data, forecasts, and stock levels.
• Manage inventory and supplier performance.
• Handle pricing, negotiation, and supplier performance reporting.
• Communicate across teams and drive process improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Negotiation

Organization

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.