Senior Buyer

All Pipe Works; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

APW All Pipe Works Inc. in Bluffdale, UT is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement of pipe, fittings, and related services for fabrication projects on-site. You will source vendors, negotiate contracts, and ensure on-time delivery to support schedules.

The role partners with production, engineering, and project management, oversees inventory, analyzes cost and lead-time data, resolves supply issues, and drives cost-saving improvements while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and purchasing skills including vendor sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Experience with inventory management, demand planning, and materials coordination.
• Knowledge of industrial piping, fittings, metals, and related specifications.
• Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems, spreadsheets, and basic data analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with internal teams and suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated senior or lead buyer experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Familiarity with quality standards and vendor evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of pipe, fittings, and related services.
• Source vendors, negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Ensure on-time delivery to meet schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and issue purchase orders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and project management.
• Analyze cost and lead-time data; resolve supply issues.
• Drive cost savings while maintaining quality.
• Maintain supplier performance records.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Inventory management

Demand planning

Materials coordination

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Senior Buyer experience

Education

Business / Supply chain degree

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Purchasing systems

Job description

SENIOR BUYER- Position Available at- APW ALL PIPE WORKS INC. *Come Join Our Team!

Company Description

All Pipe Works, founded in 1987, is a specialty pipe fitting and fabrication company serving the western United States. The organization provides precision cut-groove machining, special radius pipe bends, and standard and custom buttweld fittings in carbon and stainless steel. Primary industries served include mining, water works, and commercial projects, with capabilities for both rubber-lined and non-lined piping and coatings. All Pipe Works is strongly customer-focused, delivering high-quality services at competitive prices and working closely with clients to provide tailored solutions for complex piping projects. The team emphasizes open communication, reliability, and long-term partnerships with returning customers.

Role Description

The Senior Buyer is a full-time, on-site role based in Bluffdale, UT, responsible for managing procurement activities for pipe, fittings, materials, and related services. This role oversees vendor sourcing and selection, negotiates pricing and contracts, and ensures on-time delivery to meet fabrication and project schedules. The Senior Buyer monitors inventory levels, issues purchase orders, and collaborates with production, engineering, and project management to align purchasing with technical specifications and job requirements. Daily tasks include reviewing requisitions, analyzing cost and lead-time data, resolving supply issues, and maintaining accurate procurement records and supplier performance metrics. The role also contributes to process improvements in purchasing, supports compliance with company policies, and helps drive cost savings without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and purchasing skills, including vendor sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Experience with inventory management, demand planning, and materials coordination in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of industrial piping, fittings, metals, and related specifications, preferably within mining, water works, or commercial construction.
• Proficiency with ERP or purchasing systems, spreadsheets, and basic data analysis for cost and lead-time evaluation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead buyer role, or equivalent responsibility within supply chain or procurement.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with quality standards, compliance requirements, and best practices in vendor evaluation and performance tracking.

*Great Benefits, PTO, Paid holidays, 401k match, Friendly- fast paced enviroment with growth opportunities!