On-site Materials Buyer - Industrial Pipe & Fittings

Lee Industrial Contracting; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Paid time off

Short-term disability & life insurance

Employee stock ownership program

Work travel incentive

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting, a 100% employee-owned contractor based in Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking a Materials Buyer to source materials, issue POs, and coordinate deliveries for pipefitting projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing experience in industrial construction, strong vendor relationships, and solid Excel/ERP skills to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Experience with pipefitting commodities (pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, fasteners, supports).
• Experience with ERP/MRP purchasing systems.
• Strong vendor management and price analysis skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Purchase quality products and services at the best cost, in required quantities and timelines.
• Experience managing purchase orders, inventory, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure purchased materials meet company specs and customer requirements.
• Obtain competitive bids and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Evaluate vendors on price, quality, service, support, availability, and reliability.
• Prepare pricing proposals and analyze reports to determine market prices.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier data, pricing and POs.
• Monitor deliveries and expedite orders to meet timelines.
• Assist in corrective actions for defective goods or services.
• Support evaluation of contract performance for compliance and changes.
• Review product specs to gain working knowledge of purchased goods.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP systems

Vendor relationships

Excel & MS Office

Pricing analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Lee Industrial Contracting, a 100% employee-owned contractor based in Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking a Materials Buyer to source materials, issue POs, and coordinate deliveries for pipefitting projects.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing experience in industrial construction, strong vendor relationships, and solid Excel/ERP skills to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.