Buyer

Delta Workforce • Park Township, MI

16d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Delta Workforce is looking to hire a purchaser for a metal fabrication shop in Holland. 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.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in the metals industry
• Strong vendor management skills
• Ability to optimize costs
• Ability to ensure timely delivery and quality standards
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed