Senior Steel Purchasing & Vendor Relations Lead

Schuff Steel Co.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel in Phoenix, AZ seeks a skilled Purchasing Agent to manage bolt and miscellaneous steel requirements for multiple projects. You will leverage the MRP system to place and expedite POs, negotiate pricing, and vet vendors while aligning with project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include approving invoices, tracking material receipts, generating buying plans, and expediting deliveries to minimize waste and cost. A minimum of five years in steel procurement is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of purchasing experience in steel fabrication.
• Strong vendor negotiation and invoice approval experience.
• Experience with MRP systems and PO processing.

Responsibilities

• Approve bolt and misc product invoices and verify receipt.
• Create and maintain JOB BUYING PLAN for assigned jobs.
• Expedite material POs weekly and communicate issues to teams.
• Track budgets and identify cost savings across vendors.
• Monitor deliveries and adjust schedules to control inventory.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and audits.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

MRP systems

Purchasing strategy

Budget management

Excel proficiency

Vendor evaluation

Education

High school diploma

APICS or related certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Blue Beam PDF

Kronos

MRP software

Job description

Schuff Steel in Phoenix, AZ seeks a skilled Purchasing Agent to manage bolt and miscellaneous steel requirements for multiple projects. You will leverage the MRP system to place and expedite POs, negotiate pricing, and vet vendors while aligning with project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities include approving invoices, tracking material receipts, generating buying plans, and expediting deliveries to minimize waste and cost. A minimum of five years in steel procurement is required.