Steel Purchasing Lead — Construction & Fabrication

RK Industries; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off plus 6 paid holidays

Health Insurance with a $100 wellness?

401(K) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

On-site role

Job summary

RK Industries, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent - Steel in Aurora, CO, to manage end-to-end steel procurement processes. You will source, negotiate, issue purchase orders, and coordinate deliveries to job sites and fabrication facilities on-site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of steel procurement experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel skills. ERP experience with IFS or Vista by Viewpoint is a plus, with a focus on cost control and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in purchasing for steel—construction or manufacturing a plus.
• Proven ability to source, negotiate, and manage POs and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities from requisitions to delivery.
• Source materials, equipment, and services while aligning with budgets and specs.
• Obtain bids, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate deliveries to sites and fabrication shops; expeditie critical materials.
• Support cost control and maintain accurate purchasing data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IFS

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

RK Industries, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent - Steel in Aurora, CO, to manage end-to-end steel procurement processes. You will source, negotiate, issue purchase orders, and coordinate deliveries to job sites and fabrication facilities on-site.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of steel procurement experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong Excel skills. ERP experience with IFS or Vista by Viewpoint is a plus, with a focus on cost control and schedule adherence.