Purchaser

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Purchaser to join our team. This individual will play a key role in determining required materials for mechanical components based off blueprints and assemblies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in blueprint reading, and knowledge of processes including machining, welding, and assembly. Materials knowledge (including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum) is required.

The successful candidate will also possess a passion for excellence, a sense of urgency, and the ability to create detailed hand sketches for supplier quoting.

• Supplier Communication & Quoting: Send drawings, sketches, and BOMs to external suppliers for pricing and quotations. Ensure all supplier quotes align with the project specifications and timelines.
• In-House Coordination: Work closely with in-house manufacturing departments to gather labor hour estimates, equipment usage, and any other factors affecting the project cost.
• Cost Estimation & Quotation Preparation: Prepare detailed cost estimates by evaluating material costs, labor hours, overhead, and supplier quotes. Develop a clear, competitive, and accurate quotation package to present to customers.
• Customer Communication: Prepare final quotations and send them to customers in a professional and timely manner. Be available to address any follow-up questions or adjustments based on customer feedback.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure that all cost estimates, BOMs, drawings, and quotes are accurate, thorough, and reflect the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

• Manufacturing Process Expertise: Familiarity with machining, welding, and assembly processes. Understanding of how these processes influence cost and manufacturing timelines.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all estimates and documents are complete, precise, and error-free.
• Sense of Urgency: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects and delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Passion for Excellence: A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing steel, with hands-on experience in blueprint reading, materials handling, and cost estimation.
• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Experience with CAD and ERP software is a plus.

This position will be based in a manufacturing environment with occasional site visits to suppliers or production areas. The Technical Purchaser will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality products to customers.

We are looking for an individual who is driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering the best outcomes. If you thrive in an environment where precision, teamwork, and innovation are valued, we encourage you to apply.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Do you have the ability to read and interpret blueprints?
• Do you have a background in purchasing steel and other metals?