Purchasing Manager / Materials Manager(Metals)

Role: Purchasing Manager / Materials Manager(Metals)

Location: Pottstown, PA

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager / Materials Manager to oversee procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and inventory control within a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience purchasing steel, sheet metal, tubing, and other metals , negotiating supplier contracts, controlling material costs, and ensuring timely material availability to support production schedules. Customer service experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, including steel, sheet metal, structural tubing, metal components, and hardware.
• Develop and maintain relationships with metals suppliers, distributors, and service centers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and reliable supply.
• Forecast material requirements in coordination with production and operations teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are available to prevent production delays.
• Create, process, track, and reconcile purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times, and material availability.
• Coordinate with quality teams to review material certifications and resolve supplier quality issues or shipment discrepancies.
• Track incoming shipments and coordinate deliveries to meet production requirements.
• Analyze purchasing costs, inventory data, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve purchasing, delivery, and material-related issues.
• Support customer service activities when needed, including order-related communication and coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials management within manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Hands-on experience purchasing metals, particularly steel, sheet metal, tubing, or related raw materials.
• Strong knowledge of metal suppliers, distributors, sourcing practices, and material procurement.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and delivery terms.
• Experience managing purchase orders, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Pottstown, PA, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience in metal fabrication, CNC manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or metal distribution.
• Knowledge of steel grades, material specifications, material certifications, and raw material tracking.
• Experience with cost analysis, inventory optimization, and supplier performance management.
• Customer service experience, particularly in a manufacturing, metals, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating with production, quality, logistics, and sales teams.

Benefits Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay