Purchasing Agent - Steel

Purchasing Agent - Steel

Are you a detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction or manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Purchasing Agent to play a critical role in ensuring our projects and operations have the materials, equipment, and services they need-when they need them. In this position, you will manage the full purchasing lifecycle, from sourcing and vendor negotiations to purchase order management and delivery coordination, while balancing cost, quality, and schedule requirements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong organizational and analytical skills who enjoys collaborating with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional results. Experience with structural steel materials, fabrication processes, or construction-related procurement is highly valued. If you are passionate about building strong supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and supporting successful project execution through efficient procurement practices, we invite you to join our team.

RK Industries is a second‑generation family‑owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in‑house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family‑owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

This role will be onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in Aurora, CO

As a Purchasing Agent, you will evaluate competitive vendor pricing, service, and product availability to procure material and equipment as required. You will procure the required material and equipment for all projects and shop operations in an ethical, value‑conscious, timely and organized fashion.

• Execute end‑to‑end purchasing activities, from requisition through purchase order issuance, to support project schedules and operations timelines.
• Source materials, equipment, rough‑in items, services as requested for projects and operations while ensuring compliance with approved vendors and buying agreements.
• Obtain competitive pricing through multiple bids and negotiate cost, lead times, rebates, and purchasing terms to achieve best overall value.
• Collaborate with project teams to align purchases with specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost codes.
• Coordinate deliveries to job sites, fabrication shops, yards, manufacturing facilities, and tool facilities; track back orders and expedite critical materials as needed.
• Optimize inventory levels by utilizing existing yard stock, negotiating product returns at project completion, or other means to support the goal of minimal long‑term inventory.
• Analyze pricing, usage, and purchasing trends to support cost control and informed sourcing decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, vendor, and item master data within company systems; verify pricing changes and request new part numbers when required.
• Review structural drawings, bills of material, and fabrication documentation to accurately procure structural steel materials, connection hardware, and related fabrication services
• Support Accounts Payable with PO‑to‑invoice validation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Proactively communicate and resolve supply chain risks, shortages, or delivery issues.
• Where applicable, support project teams with submittals and contract compliance packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of structural steel materials, including wide flange beams, channels, angles,…