Purchasing Agent - Steel

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

Purchasing Agent - Steel

Aurora, CO (On-site)

$75,000-$95,000 + 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.