Architectural & Decorative Metal Fabricator

Architectural & Ornamental Metals Manufacturer Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager is in charge of all purchasing functions involved in the metal fabrications. Purchasing responsibilities include steel, stainless steels, aluminum, brass and glass. Additional responsibilities include outsourcing powder coating, painting, laser cutting, machining work, fasteners, supplies for fabrication and general building as well as equipment maintenance and inventory control.

• Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials utilizing internal purchasing practices and following Company process and authorization matrix.
• Manages inventory levels to assure maximum availability to meet company’s business operating plan, but strives for lowest inventory levels.
• Proficient at reading and understanding metal fabrication/construction blueprints in order to generate Bill of Materials (BOM’s) and Purchase Orders (PO’s).
• Manages 50+ vendors to effectively source materials.
• Assures proper evaluation of vendors for best cost/best business practices for sourcing.
• Creates and manages manual and computerized business processes as they relate to sourcing and materials management.
• Provide strong support and partnership with Estimating/Project management group for bidding, cost estimation and submittals.
• Ensures engagement and two-way communication with entire team.
• Secures most cost‑effective delivery method for sourced materials.
• Identify, gather and analyze internal and external intelligence such as market trends, supplier capabilities, specification data and customer requirements to optimize long‑term purchasing decisions.

• Strong analytical skills coupled with high competency with MS Office, including Excel & Outlook.
• Proven past experience in the metals fabrication industry.
• Prior experience in the miscellaneous and decorative metal field.
• Only applicants with prior Metal Purchasing Experience will be considered.

• This position will work in both a normal office setting and in a metals fabrication floor. While working on the shop floor you will be exposed to moderately loud noises, working near moving equipment and machinery in a fabrication environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans, Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Couturier Iron Craft specializes in custom decorative metal fabrication and installation for new construction projects. Couturier Iron Craft is best known for custom fabrications using stainless steel, aluminum, brass and steel with limitless choices for all construction types. It is the unique coupling of our outstanding craftsmanship and customer service that has allowed Couturier Iron Craft to serve our customers for over 50 years.

• 3-5 years of experience working with architectural, ornamental & miscellaneous metal projects.
• Possess prior fabrication experience to enable accurate labor estimates.
• The ability to read and understand specifications, sketches and blueprints including architectural and contractor drawings.
• The ability to prepare detailed takeoffs from architectural and other various drawings.
• The ability to estimate required labor hours and materials necessary to fabricate and install ornamental and miscellaneous metal fabrications.
• Knowledge of stairs and railings.
• Knowledge of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, shapes and alloys.
• Knowledge of metal connections and weldments.
• Knowledge of railing systems.
• Experience using on-line plan rooms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office. (Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Have excellent communication skills as well as be a great team player.

We offer competitive pay (negotiable and based on demonstrated experience). Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, bonuses and 401k match…