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Purchasing Manager - Structural Steel Fabrication Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area- 35 miles NW Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 + Full Benefits Benefits: 100% Paid Medical- [Employee and Families!] Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) w/10% match, Holidays, PTO Job Type: Full Time Work Hours: Mon-Fri; 8-5pm ET / Flexible Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship is not available Purchasing Manager - Structural Steel Fabrication Description Our client, a well-established structural steel fabrication company, is seeking a hands-on Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, supplier relationships, and material sourcing activities across complex bridge and commercial projects. This is a highly visible role with direct access to leadership and significant influence over purchasing strategy, vendor management, inventory planning, and operational efficiency initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong purchasing experience within a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environment and possess the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery requirements while supporting demanding project schedules. We are seeking a practical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes, building supplier partnerships, and helping modernize purchasing systems and workflows. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that looks to its employees for leadership guidance and prides itself on maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction, tenure, and growth. Purchasing Manager - Structural Steel Fabrication Responsibilities • Source and purchase structural steel, including plate, beams, shapes, and specialty materials • Develop and manage relationships with mills, distributors, and key suppliers • Negotiate pricing, lead times, freight terms, and delivery schedules • Translate project drawings, takeoffs, and material requirements into accurate purchase orders • Ensure all purchased materials arrive with proper documentation, certifications, and records • Review and reconcile purchase orders, packing slips, receiving records, and vendor invoices • Resolve purchasing discrepancies with suppliers, project managers, and operations teams • Maintain organized purchasing records to support project and audit requirements • Utilize ERP to track purchasing activity, inventory, and material status • Monitor steel market trends, pricing fluctuations, tariffs, and freight costs • Support process improvements and digital purchasing initiatives Purchasing Manager - Structural Steel Fabrication Qualifications • 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience required • Experience purchasing steel, metals, industrial materials, or fabricated products required • Strong understanding of purchase order management and vendor management required • Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or shop management systems required