On-Site Structural Steel Procurement Specialist

rkmi; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

RK in Aurora, CO is seeking a detailed Purchasing Agent specialized in steel to manage sourcing, purchase orders, and delivery coordination for construction and fabrication projects. The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, cost control, and timely material flow on-site.

You’ll work with structural steel knowledge, read drawings, coordinate with vendors, and maintain accurate data in ERP systems. On-site, fast-paced, with an incentive bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, follow-up, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel withPivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas.
• Experience in purchasing or ERP systems (IFS and/or Vista by Viewpoint a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, from requisitions and purchase orders through delivery coordination, to support project and operations timelines.
• Source materials, equipment, rough-in items, and services while ensuring alignment with approved vendors, buying agreements, specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost codes.
• Obtain competitive bids and negotiate pricing, lead times, rebates, purchasing terms, and overall value with suppliers.
• Coordinate deliveries to job sites, fabrication shops, yards, manufacturing facilities, and tool facilities; track back orders and expedite critical materials as needed.
• Support cost control and inventory optimization by analyzing pricing, usage, and purchasing trends, utilizing existing stock, and coordinating returns when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, vendor, and item master data in company systems, including pricing updates and new part number requests.

Skills

Excel

Vendor negotiations

Purchasing

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Tools

IFS

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

RK in Aurora, CO is seeking a detailed Purchasing Agent specialized in steel to manage sourcing, purchase orders, and delivery coordination for construction and fabrication projects. The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, cost control, and timely material flow on-site.

You’ll work with structural steel knowledge, read drawings, coordinate with vendors, and maintain accurate data in ERP systems. On-site, fast-paced, with an incentive bonus eligibility.