Buyer - Metals (Steel & Aluminum)

ICI Metals • Strongsville, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ICI Metals, Inc. is seeking a Steel & Aluminum Buyer for a high-impact role at its Strongsville, Ohio location. The position purchases carbon alloy, stainless steel, and aluminum product lines using historical shipment data, customer and corporate forecasts, and current stock levels. It also manages inventory, pricing, negotiations, supplier performance, cross-team reporting and communication, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of purchasing or inventory management experience in a metals service center or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of steel and aluminum products, mill lead times, and metals pricing.
• Ability to forecast, plan ahead, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong negotiation, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a record of on-time, accurate execution.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Purchase carbon alloy, stainless steel, and aluminum product lines by analyzing previous shipment data, customer and corporate forecasts, and current stock levels.
• Manage inventory.
• Handle pricing and negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance.
• Report and communicate across teams.
• Drive process and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance with company-paid premiums.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Supplemental benefits available through Colonial Life.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Bonus program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Bereavement leave.
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) annually.
• Time off for blood donations.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Service awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level