Purchasing agent - Custom Metal shop

A&H Metal Fabrication
  • Newark, DE
  • $60,000–$75,000 Per Year
9 days ago

Job Description

Help Keep the Metal Moving — Join Our Family-Owned Fabrication Team

Since 1971, A&H Metals has been a trusted, family-owned custom metal fabrication shop serving the Delaware and Mid-Atlantic region. We design, fabricate, and install architectural railings, ornamental and miscellaneous metals, sheet metal, light structural, and custom fabrications for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Our 25,000 sq. ft. facility is equipped with modern laser cutting, welding, and fabrication equipment, and we’re proud of the quality and craftsmanship our team delivers every day.

We’re looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager who understands metals and hardware, enjoys building supplier relationships, and wants to make a real impact on project success and company profitability. This is a great opportunity to grow with a stable, long-standing company that values its people.

What You’ll Do

  • Plan, schedule, and manage all purchasing activities for materials, equipment, tools, and supplies to support production and installation schedules
  • Source and negotiate with vendors to maximize value, control costs, and protect project margins
  • Monitor market conditions, lead times, and material availability to keep projects on track
  • Ensure received materials meet specifications and are properly inspected and documented
  • Manage open purchase orders, resolve vendor issues, and support accurate job costing
  • Partner with shop, project management, and estimating teams to anticipate needs and avoid delays
  • Help improve purchasing processes and supplier performance over time

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with metal fabrication, metal materials, or manufacturing purchasing strongly preferred
  • Previous purchasing, supply chain, or buyer experience a plus
  • Strong negotiation, organization, and communication skills
  • Ability to make sound decisions, stay organized under pressure, and work collaboratively
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background, MVR, and drug screen
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience ($60K–$75K)
  • Medical, Dental, and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Friendly, fast-paced team environment in a well-equipped facility
  • Opportunity to grow with a stable, family-owned company

Ready to Apply?

Upload your resume and complete our online assessment for immediate consideration. Tell us about your metal or purchasing experience — we want to hear from you!

A&H Metals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

You should be proficient in:

  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Vendor & Supplier Management
  • ERP & MRP Systems
  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supplier Negotiation Experience
  • hardware and tools

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • ERP Software

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewark, DE
Salary$60,000–$75,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Architectural Servicesunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Market Trackingunmatched
  • Metal Joiningunmatched
  • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Retail Managementunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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