Senior Metals Purchasing Specialist

Jobot; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) program

Paid vacation and company holidays

Job summary

Jobot, a Cranston-based manufacturing firm, seeks a Senior Metals Purchasing Specialist who understands how material will be machined, welded, and fabricated, not just how to order it. You will manage metals procurement and supplier relationships to support precision production.

The role emphasizes lead times, material specifications, and collaboration with engineers and operations. On-site in Cranston, RI, with competitive salary and benefits, you will impact material availability and cost

Qualifications

• Significant experience purchasing metals within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in machining, welding, fabrication, or metalworking.
• Strong understanding of metal grades, specs, processes and supplier capabilities.
• Ability to assess whether a supplier can meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Must be able to work onsite in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase metals, raw materials, fabricated components, and services
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, availability, and delivery performance
• Review material requirements and coordinate purchasing activity with production schedules
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while maintaining quality and supplier reliability
• Evaluate vendors based on technical capabilities, responsiveness, capacity, and performance
• Collaborate with machining, welding, fabrication, engineering, and operations teams
• Understand material specifications and how different metals will be processed on the manufacturing floor
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to improve cost, delivery, and supply continuity
• Address shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and other supply-chain issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and order documentation
• Develop backup supply options for critical materials and services
• Support an orderly transition of responsibilities from the current purchasing professional

Skills

Metal purchasing

Machining experience

Welding fabrication

Metal grades knowledge

Supplier negotiation

Technical assessment

Communication

Independent work

Engineered-to-order

Onsite Rhode Island

Job description

Senior Metals Purchasing Specialist

$100000 - $130000 per year | Providence, RI | On-site | Permanent

We’re looking for a metals purchasing professional who knows how material will actually be machined, welded, and fabricated, not just how to order it.

A bit about us:

We are an established U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered metal products used in demanding industrial environments. Our operation combines precision machining, welding, fabrication, engineering, and custom manufacturing to produce reliable equipment built around accuracy and long-term performance.

With more than four decades in business, we have developed a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and customized manufacturing solutions. Our products support essential applications across industrial processing, power generation, energy, and municipal infrastructure.

We are currently looking for an experienced metals purchasing professional to join our team in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Why join us?

• $100,000–$125,000 base salary, with flexibility for exceptional metal manufacturing experience
• 100% company-paid health and dental coverage
• 401(k) program
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Long-tenured workforce with extremely low employee turnover
• Stable, established manufacturing environment
• Direct impact on material availability, production performance, and supplier strategy
• A leadership team that values industry knowledge, sound judgment, and long-term relationships

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior Metals Purchasing Specialist who understands more than pricing and purchase orders. The right candidate will have a strong working knowledge of metal manufacturing processes and understand how material selection, specifications, lead times, and supplier capabilities affect machining, welding, and fabrication.

This position requires someone who can communicate effectively with vendors, engineers, production leaders, and company leadership. You should be comfortable evaluating suppliers, purchasing a variety of metals and fabricated components, and identifying potential quality, cost, or delivery concerns before they disrupt production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase metals, raw materials, fabricated components, and manufacturing-related services
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, availability, and delivery performance
• Review material requirements and coordinate purchasing activity with production schedules
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while maintaining quality and supplier reliability
• Evaluate vendors based on technical capabilities, responsiveness, capacity, and performance
• Collaborate with machining, welding, fabrication, engineering, and operations teams
• Understand material specifications and how different metals will be processed on the manufacturing floor
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to improve cost, delivery, and supply continuity
• Address shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and other supply-chain issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and order documentation
• Develop backup supply options for critical materials and services
• Support an orderly transition of responsibilities from the current purchasing professional

Qualifications:

• Significant experience purchasing metals within a manufacturing environment
• Prior hands-on or closely related experience in machining, welding, metal fabrication, or metalworking
• Strong understanding of metal grades, specifications, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities
• Demonstrated success negotiating with metal suppliers, fabricators, machine shops, or related vendors
• Ability to assess whether a supplier can meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound purchasing decisions
• Experience supporting engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing is highly preferred
• Must be able to work onsite in Cranston, Rhode Island

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