• Holland, Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Delta Workforce is looking to hire a Buyer / Purchaser for a steel manufacturing shop in Holland! 

    Job Summary

    The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing steel tube, sheet metal, and related materials to support production needs. This role requires hands-on experience in the metals industry, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to optimize costs while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Source and procure steel tube, sheet metal, and ancillary materials from domestic and international suppliers.
    • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and favorable payment conditions.
    • Evaluate supplier performance, maintain vendor relationships, and conduct regular market analysis for steel and metal commodities.
    • Monitor inventory levels, forecast material needs, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to align purchases with manufacturing schedules.
    • Ensure compliance with quality specifications, industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO), and company policies.
    • Manage purchase orders, track shipments, resolve discrepancies, and handle expediting as needed.
    • Analyze market trends, steel pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to inform buying decisions.
    • Prepare reports on purchasing activities, savings achieved, and supplier metrics.
    • Assist in vendor audits and qualifications for new sources.

    Position: Buyer (Steel Tube and Sheet Metal Specialist)

    Location: Holland, MI

    Compensation: $60,000 annually (based on experience)

    Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

    Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

    Work Location: In person

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHolland, Michigan

    Skills

    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Market Analysisunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Steel Industryunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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