Strategic Structural Steel Buyer

Schuff Steel Co.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel Co. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Purchasing Agent to master the art of sourcing misc. steel materials, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable contracts to support production.

You will evaluate quotes, monitor lead times, and ensure materials meet ASTM specs, including obtaining MTRs, while coordinating with production and logistics to keep operations running smoothly. This role requires 3–5 years of steel industry purchasing experience, proficiency in MS Office,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of purchasing agent/buyer experience in steel fabrication.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Bluebeam, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Source materials and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Coordinate inventory, forecast demand, and implement JIT where appropriate.
• Schedule deliveries to align with fabrication timelines and track shipments.
• Ensure materials meet specs and obtain mill test reports (MTRs).

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Bluebeam

Oracle

Job description

Schuff Steel Co. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Purchasing Agent to master the art of sourcing misc. steel materials, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable contracts to support production.

You will evaluate quotes, monitor lead times, and ensure materials meet ASTM specs, including obtaining MTRs, while coordinating with production and logistics to keep operations running smoothly. This role requires 3–5 years of steel industry purchasing experience, proficiency in MS Office,