Steel Purchaser & Inventory Planner

Reliance, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Agent/Buyer to source and procure structural steel products, plates and related materials.

You will manage inventory levels, negotiate pricing, and maintain strong vendor relationships to support warehouse operations and customer demand. You will analyze material yields, nesting layouts, pricing metrics (cwt, cft, tonnage) and work closely with sales and logistics to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency in a dynamic metal distribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years purchasing or procurement experience in steel/metal sectors.
• Strong knowledge of steel grades, shapes and plate nesting terminology.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and procure raw materials to maintain optimal inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, pricing and delivery terms.
• Coordinate with sales, warehouse, and logistics to forecast stock needs.
• Review material test reports and ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Track POs, resolve shipping discrepancies and monitor orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relationships

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Agent/Buyer to source and procure structural steel products, plates and related materials.

You will manage inventory levels, negotiate pricing, and maintain strong vendor relationships to support warehouse operations and customer demand. You will analyze material yields, nesting layouts, pricing metrics (cwt, cft, tonnage) and work closely with sales and logistics to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency in a dynamic metal distribution