Engineering Purchasing Manager

Laciny Bros., Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit sharing

Cash bonuses

Safe Harbor 401(k)

Job summary

A family-owned fabrication company in St. Louis is looking for a full-time Purchasing Manager. This role involves coordinating purchase orders, managing supplier relations, and ensuring procurement quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in supply chain or manufacturing. Competitive compensation includes health benefits, profit sharing, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) required for the role.
• 5+ years of work experience preferred in a relevant field.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or industrial applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials.
• Interface with multiple departments to communicate needs.
• Establish and develop positive business relationships.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate prices effectively.
• Research procurement opportunities and evaluate suppliers.
• Analyze market trends and identify new supplier opportunities.
• Support AR/AP and general ledger coding and office tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of family business culture

Familiarity with metal fabrication

Experience in sourcing

Vendor relationship management

Material understanding

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Technology savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in manufacturing

Tools

JobBoss ERP management database

Job description

Company: Laciny Bros., Inc.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Title: Engineering Purchasing Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Laciny Bros., Inc. is a family‑owned custom fabrication company that offers a fast‑paced, rewarding work environment that fosters creativity, teamwork, and high‑end craftsmanship. We are seeking a full‑time Purchasing Manager to join our team and play a key role in sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials, working with Design Engineers, Controls Engineers, Operations, Finance, and other departments.
• Interface with engineering, operations, management, and other stakeholders on a daily basis to communicate job status and understand needs and priorities.
• Alert the team to deviations from established plans and champion issue resolution.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business, customer, vendor, and contractor/technician relationships.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate prices where applicable.
• Research and evaluate procurement opportunities and prospective suppliers using industry expertise and relationships.
• Ensure all procured items meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Work with all project managers to ensure necessary raw materials are being procured in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Stay informed on new suppliers, materials, manufacturing methods, supply chain management practices, strategic sourcing methodology, and techniques.
• Develop and employ effective negotiation techniques, including market knowledge, to secure the best value possible on new materials and components.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including controlling and updating Job Management Software, help with AR/AP, and other office tasks.
• Assign general ledger codes and enter accounts payable, checking that all AP are accurately entered against the correct ledger codes.

Skill Requirements

• Organizational skills and ability to switch quickly from one task to another.
• Firm understanding of non‑corporate, family business culture.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication/manufacturing/automation.
• Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain.
• Ability to develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Understanding of common materials and coatings used for component design.
• Knowledge of common fabrication processes used to produce parts.
• Highly developed interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong sense of ambition, self‑motivation, and self‑discipline.
• Strong attention to detail in a highly nuanced and niche industry.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills.
• Energetic, professional, and positive demeanor, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced in a collaborative, fast‑paced, team environment, with ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Technology/Network savvy.
• Ability to research and recognize market trends.
• Familiarity with JobBoss ERP management database.
• Assist in maintaining the business’s reputation within the community through positive networking and high‑ethics execution of tasks.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• Experience in manufacturing and/or industrial applications is preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Health benefits.
• Profit sharing.
• Cash bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k).

Benefits are included in compensation package.