Senior Purchasing Specialist (Industrial/Mfg exp. req. $80-120K)

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area- 35 miles NW

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 + Full Benefits

Benefits

100% Paid Medical- [Employee and Families!] Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) w/10% match, Holidays, PTO

Job Type: Full Time

Work Hours: Mon-Fri; 8-5pm ET/Flexible

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship is not available

Senior Purchasing Specialist Description

Our client, a well-established structural steel fabrication company, is seeking a hands-on Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead procurement operations, supplier relationships, and material sourcing activities across complex bridge and commercial projects.

This is a highly visible role with direct access to leadership and significant influence over purchasing strategy, vendor management, inventory planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong purchasing experience within a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environment and possess the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery requirements while supporting demanding project schedules.

We are seeking a practical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys improving processes, building supplier partnerships, and helping modernize purchasing systems and workflows. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that looks to its employees for leadership guidance and prides itself on maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction, tenure, and growth.

Senior Purchasing Specialist Responsibilities

• Source and purchase structural steel, including plate, beams, shapes, and specialty materials
• Develop and manage relationships with mills, distributors, and key suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, freight terms, and delivery schedules
• Translate project drawings, takeoffs, and material requirements into accurate purchase orders
• Ensure all purchased materials arrive with proper documentation, certifications, and records
• Review and reconcile purchase orders, packing slips, receiving records, and vendor invoices
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies with suppliers, project managers, and operations teams
• Maintain organized purchasing records to support project and audit requirements
• Utilize ERP to track purchasing activity, inventory, and material status
• Monitor steel market trends, pricing fluctuations, tariffs, and freight costs
• Support process improvements and digital purchasing initiatives

Senior Purchasing Specialist Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience required
• Experience purchasing industrial or manufacturing products required
• Strong understanding of purchase order management and vendor management required
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or shop management systems required