Purchasing & Receiving Manager

Willbanks Metals•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing & Receiving Manager is responsible for sourcing steel and related materials, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing the receiving function to support WMI’s steel distribution and fabrication operations. This role ensures material is purchased competitively, delivered on time, received accurately, and properly documented to maintain inventory integrity and service levels. The Manager leads a team that places purchase orders, schedules inbound shipments, coordinates with the yard and operations on material needs, and resolves discrepancies with vendors and carriers.

Requirements

7+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or materials management experience in the steel distribution or industrial sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Knowledge of carbon steel products, grades, and common applications in the service center industry.
Experience with ERP systems for purchasing, receiving, and inventory management; STRATIX experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software for analysis and reporting.
Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret market trends and usage patterns.
Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy in documentation and inventory records.
Effective communicator able to collaborate with Sales, Operations, Yard, and Finance.
Organized and capable of managing multiple suppliers, items, and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage strategic relationships with steel mills, master distributors, and other key suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery conditions to support competitive market positioning while meeting quality and service standards.
Plan and place purchase orders for coil, plate, sheet, structural shapes, and consumables based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory targets.
Coordinate inbound shipments with carriers, vendors, and the Yard/Receiving teams to ensure efficient unloading and minimal demurrage or detention.
Oversee the receiving process, ensuring that quantities, heat numbers, certifications, and material specifications are accurately verified and recorded.
Resolve discrepancies on quantity, quality, and documentation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and usage trends; adjust purchasing plans to prevent stock-outs or excess inventory.
Work with Finance on pricing updates, invoice reconciliation, and vendor performance tracking.
Maintain accurate vendor records, contracts, and certifications in accordance with company policies.
Develop and track KPIs such as on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory turns, and vendor performance scores.
Lead, coach, and develop Purchasing and Receiving staff, promoting cross-training and process discipline.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes.