Strategic Buyer for Metal Fabrication & Supply Chain

Southern Specialties | Tulsa, OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Specialties in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing for metal fabrication and contract manufacturing projects. You will source materials, build supplier relationships, and optimize cost and delivery while aligning with production schedules.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, procurement best practices, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing materials in manufacturing, preferably metal fabrication or contract manufacturing.
• Strong procurement and supplier management knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source raw materials, components, and services to support metal fabrication and contract manufacturing projects.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, delivery, and service agreements.
• Monitor inventory levels, production schedules, and forecasts to ensure material availability.
• Analyze purchasing data, market trends, and supplier performance to make informed business decisions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to proactively resolve supply chain challenges.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase supply chain efficiency.
• Manage supplier performance and maintain high standards for quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help drive operational excellence across the organization.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Southern Specialties in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage purchasing for metal fabrication and contract manufacturing projects. You will source materials, build supplier relationships, and optimize cost and delivery while aligning with production schedules.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, procurement best practices, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to keep operations running smoothly.