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Buyer

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Dripping Springs, Texas

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Build the Supply Chain That Keeps Major Construction Projects Moving.

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Our client is a well-established leader in the structural steel industry, providing fabrication and erection services for complex commercial construction projects throughout Texas. Known for their commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence, they've built a reputation for delivering projects on time while fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and accountability.

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They're looking for an experienced Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys negotiating, building supplier relationships, and ensuring critical materials are available when they're needed most.

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This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on project success by supporting multiple fabrication and construction operations across Texas.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you'll oversee purchasing activities that support detailing, fabrication, and field operations across multiple Texas locations. You'll source raw steel, fasteners, and fabricated products while helping control costs, maintain schedules, and strengthen supplier partnerships.

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Your work directly influences production efficiency, project profitability, and customer satisfaction.

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What You'll Do

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Strategic Sourcing

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Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.

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Purchasing & Negotiation

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Issue purchase orders for structural steel, fasteners, and prefabricated materials.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms that maximize value and support project margins.

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Market Intelligence

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Monitor steel pricing, supply trends, and market conditions.
Recommend purchasing strategies that improve cost effectiveness and reduce risk.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Partner with Project Management, Fabrication, and Field Operations to ensure materials are available when needed.
Coordinate purchasing activities across multiple manufacturing and construction locations.

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Inventory Management

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Maintain inventory levels and purchasing parameters for assigned product categories.
Help balance inventory investment while minimizing shortages.

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Supplier Performance & Issue Resolution

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Quickly resolve quality, delivery, and supplier performance issues.
Proactively address challenges before they impact production schedules.

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Process Improvement

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Support procurement initiatives that improve efficiency, reporting, and purchasing performance.
Contribute ideas that streamline purchasing processes and strengthen supplier partnerships.

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What You Bring

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Required Qualifications

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Five or more years of experience within a structural steel or steel manufacturing environment.
Two or more years of purchasing, procurement, or material control experience.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
A collaborative mindset with high ethical standards and professionalism.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
Experience using Tekla EPM.
Ability to read and interpret structural or fabrication drawings.
Experience using purchasing metrics and continuous improvement methodologies.

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Compensation & Benefits

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Our client offers a competitive compensation package along with an outstanding benefits program that includes:

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Financial Benefits

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Competitive base salary
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental insurance options

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Health & Wellness

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness initiatives
Pet insurance

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Time Off

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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Leave of absence programs

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Professional Development

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Leadership development opportunities
Continuing education and professional training
Industry memberships
Career advancement opportunities

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Company Culture

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Join a company that believes great projects begin with great people. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of major commercial construction projects throughout Texas.

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