Purchasing Agent - Steel

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance with wellness program

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Six paid holidays

Résumé du poste

RK Industries is seeking a detail-driven Purchasing Agent, focused on steel, to manage end-to-end procurement for construction and manufacturing projects in Aurora, CO. The role emphasizes sourcing, vendor negotiations, and delivery coordination to keep projects on schedule.

You will evaluate bids, coordinate material deliveries, and analyze pricing trends while maintaining data integrity in ERP systems. This on-site position offers an incentive-based earnings structure and strong growth

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read structural drawings, BOMs, and project schedules.
• Proficient with ERP systems (IFS or Vista) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship abilities.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end purchasing, from requisitions to delivery coordination.
• Source materials, equipment, rough-in items, and services with approved vendors.
• Obtain competitive bids and negotiate pricing, lead times, rebates, and terms.
• Coordinate deliveries to job sites, fabrication shops, yards, and facilities; track back orders.
• Support cost control and inventory optimization using pricing and usage data.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, vendor, and item master data in systems.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Outils

Excel

IFS

Vista by Viewpoint

Description du poste

Description

Purchasing Agent - Steel

Aurora, CO (On-site)

$75,000-$90,000 + Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility

Build What’s Next—Source the Steel That Keeps Projects Moving.

Keep projects moving and materials on schedule. We’re looking for a detail-driven Purchasing Agent who thrives in fast-paced construction or manufacturing environments and can manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery coordination while balancing cost, quality, and timelines. If you’re a proactive problem solver with strong organization, supplier relationship, and analytical skills—especially with structural steel, fabrication, or construction-related procurement experience,we’d like to hear from you.

What You’ll Contribute

• 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.

Structural Steel Knowledge

• Working knowledge of structural steel materials, products, grades, specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, BOMs, material takeoffs, and project schedules to support procurement decisions.
• Understanding of steel fabrication, processing, finishing, fastening, connection materials, and related value-added services.
• Familiarity with mill lead times, service center capabilities, domestic and imported sourcing considerations, material traceability, MTRs, and quality documentation.

What You Bring

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

Why Build Your Career at RK

• Build bigger. Lead sophisticated, high-profile projects with the resources and capabilities to execute them well.
• Have a voice. Influence project strategy, field operations, and how RK continues to improve the way we build.
• Build with an integrated team. Tap into seven specialized business units and extensive in-house fabrication, manufacturing, and prefabrication capabilities.
• Develop who's next. Build future field leaders while continuing your own development through mentorship, hands-on learning, and RK University.
• Build for the long term. Join a second-generation, family-owned company that combines the stability of an established builder with the growth and opportunity of an industry leader.

Your Benefits

• Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance with a $100 wellness incentive
• 401(K) with company match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot

Bring your buying expertise to the team that builds what’s next.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law