Strategic Metal Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

Samuel, Son & Co.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support branch-level planning for Carbon Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel. You will coordinate with sales and suppliers, maintain purchase orders, and drive inventory efficiency. A strong data-driven approach and 3+ years in procurement are essential for success.

Travel to supported branches monthly is expected; you will align with the Regional Procurement Manager to optimize inventory and lead-time. This is an on-site role in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field required.
• 3+ years in purchasing, supply chain planning, materials or commodity management.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with forecasting, replenishment and inventory management.
• Proven negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Align with Regional Procurement Manager on procurement strategies for key metals.
• Lead demand planning at branch level for bundled items and contracted work.
• Coordinate with sales on pricing, lead-time and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory performance and ensure adherence to enterprise procurement practices.
• Track KPIs: cost savings, variance and on-time delivery; report to Regional Procurement Manager.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders; support safety and loss prevention initiatives.
• Provide procurement guidance to the sales team.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support branch-level planning for Carbon Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel. You will coordinate with sales and suppliers, maintain purchase orders, and drive inventory efficiency. A strong data-driven approach and 3+ years in procurement are essential for success.

Travel to supported branches monthly is expected; you will align with the Regional Procurement Manager to optimize inventory and lead-time. This is an on-site role in Dallas.