Purchasing Agent

Employment with Schroeder Iron Corporation – Purchasing Agent

A workplace where people can grow

We are a premier structural and miscellaneous steel fabricator dedicated to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered metal products for commercial, industrial, and architectural projects. Our team thrives on collaboration, safety, and craftsmanship, and we are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to keep our operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

As our Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw steel, hardware, shop supplies, and subcontract services necessary for our fabrication projects. Your deep understanding of the steel industry and your hands-on experience with Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software will be vital to ensuring materials arrive on time, within budget, and to exact specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Source structural shapes, plates, bar stock, grating, and miscellaneous metals from approved steel service centers and mills.
• ERP/EPM Management: Utilize ERP/EPM software to track inventory, generate purchase orders, manage project material requirements, and reconcile invoices.
• Vendor Negotiations: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing, lead times, and favorable terms.
• Tracking & Receiving Orders : Coordinate shipping with vendors and receiving BOL documents
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all purchased materials meet ASTM standards and project submittal specifications (Mill Test Reports).
• Maintain consumables
• Inventory of REM/stock materials

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent, Buyer, or Material Coordinator specifically within the structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication industry.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience using ERP/EPM software for inventory and project tracking.
• Strong ability to read and interpret structural and miscellaneous steel drawings, blueprints, and bill of materials (BOM).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• A stable, growing company culture with room for professional growt

Work Place Values

• Comply and abide by Schroeder Iron Corporation’s Code of Ethics at all times during employment with the Company
• Align your own vision with the larger goals of the Company,
• Use continuous improvement as a tool to improve process, performance, safety and quality
• Work as a Team to make things happen

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person