Senior Buyer - Structural Steel Components

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer specializing in steel components. This role supports production by managing critical supplier relationships, overseeing material flow, and ensuring alignment between purchasing activities and operational needs. The ideal candidate brings strong technical understanding, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Contract Length: Minimum 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure adherence to QSHE standards, maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-driven workplace.
• Support Lean initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure all purchasing activities and processes comply with QSHE requirements, company policies, and applicable local regulations.
• Place and manage orders with primary suppliers to ensure timely delivery of steel components and materials required for production.
• Track, monitor, and confirm delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Procure and oversee all consumables necessary for efficient plant operations.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for daily purchasing needs as well as long-term strategic agreements.
• Manage and oversee the steel supply chain, including coordination with service centers and logistics partners.
• Review open purchase orders and adjust based on production priorities and factory demand.
• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to ensure visibility into material availability and potential supply risks.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably within steel processing or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (blueprints).
• Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to be on-site 1–2 times per week in Adairsville, GA