Purchasing Manager Structural Steel Ct

Purchasing Manager - Structural Steel

Connecticut | On-site
Salary: $120,000-$140,000 annually
Full time, first shift, Monday-Friday; overtime as needed

Oversee procurement of structural steel and related materials for fabrication projects. Source directly from steel mills and steel service centers/warehouses, secure competitive pricing within project budgets, and ensure deliveries support fabrication schedules. Work closely with project management, estimating, accounting, and shop operations.

• Manage purchasing of structural steel and related materials for all projects within established budgets.
• Source and negotiate purchases from mills, warehouses, and suppliers for competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Review project specifications and material requirements to order correct shapes, sizes, grades, and quantities.
• Prepare purchase orders, track outstanding orders, and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers and shop personnel to support fabrication schedules.
• Review and approve supplier invoices for Accounts Payable; resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies.
• Develop supplier relationships and identify opportunities to reduce material costs and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Communicate material costs, availability, and delivery schedules across project management, estimating, accounting, and operations.

• 10+ years of purchasing experience preferred, ideally with a structural steel fabricator.
• Direct experience purchasing large quantities of structural steel from steel mills and warehouses/service centers.
• Strong knowledge of wide flange beams, HSS/tube, channel, angle, plate, and structural steel shapes, sizes, grades, and specifications.
• Familiarity with ASTM grades and specifications, including Grade 50 wide flange material.
• Understanding of mill rolling schedules and experience building loads from mills such as Nucor, Steel Dynamics, or Gerdau are strongly valued.
• Experience with purchase orders, supplier negotiations, invoice approvals, and delivery coordination.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing, accounting, or ERP software.

• Health, dental, and life insurance, including vision.
• 401(k) with employer match/profit sharing.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.