Purchasing Manager

Overview

Manage steel purchasing, supplier relations, and material flow for fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• market monitoring
• po tracking
• inventory management
• delivery coordination
• negotiation

Tasks

-Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and the shop floor to align material needs with production timelines -Build and manage strong supplier relationships with steel mills, processors, and stockholders -Monitor steel market trends and material forecasts to drive procurement strategy -Track and manage purchase orders, inventory levels, and shipping schedules -Ensure timely delivery of material to fabrication shop and job sites -Negotiate best pricing, terms, and delivery schedules

Requirements

• 5+ yrs
• purchasing
• negotiation
• erp
• steel knowledge
• read drawings

What You Bring

💡We're seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead steel operations for our fabrication projects in Buffalo, NY. In this office-based role, you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, monitor market trends, and ensure timely material flow to meet production schedules -5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement within structural or industrial steel -Ability to read fabrication schedules and shop drawings (a bonus) -Strong negotiation, communication, and planning skills -ERP or procurement system experience preferred (e.g. STRUMIS, Tekla EPM, Viewpoint, etc.) -Deep knowledge of steel sections, plate, and mill lead times

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About Novax Recruitment Group

-Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Manchester, the company grew rapidly to support recruitment across multiple global locations including the UK and US. -It delivers high‑value, bespoke hiring solutions in complex sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and public infrastructure. -Led by ex‑industry professionals, they bridge technical skills gaps by placing candidates in both permanent and contract roles. -Typical projects include placements in automotive, aerospace, steelwork, data centres, housing development, and public sector programmes. -Operating from Manchester, Sunnyvale, New York and Austin, they serve clients from pre‑construction planning to delivery across civil, utilities, tech and finance.

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