Senior Metals Purchasing Specialist

$100000 - $130000 per year | Providence, RI | On-site | Permanent

We are an established U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered metal products used in demanding industrial environments. Our operation combines precision machining, welding, fabrication, engineering, and custom manufacturing to produce reliable equipment built around accuracy and long-term performance.

With more than four decades in business, we have developed a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise, and customized manufacturing solutions. Our products support essential applications across industrial processing, power generation, energy, and municipal infrastructure.

We are currently looking for an experienced metals purchasing professional to join our team in Cranston, Rhode Island.

• $100,000–$125,000 base salary, with flexibility for exceptional metal manufacturing experience
• 100% company-paid health and dental coverage
• 401(k) program
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Long-tenured workforce with extremely low employee turnover
• Stable, established manufacturing environment
• Direct impact on material availability, production performance, and supplier strategy
• A leadership team that values industry knowledge, sound judgment, and long-term relationships

We are seeking an experienced Senior Metals Purchasing Specialist who understands more than pricing and purchase orders. The right candidate will have a strong working knowledge of metal manufacturing processes and understand how material selection, specifications, lead times, and supplier capabilities affect machining, welding, and fabrication.

This position requires someone who can communicate effectively with vendors, engineers, production leaders, and company leadership. You should be comfortable evaluating suppliers, purchasing a variety of metals and fabricated components, and identifying potential quality, cost, or delivery concerns before they disrupt production.

• Source and purchase metals, raw materials, fabricated components, and manufacturing-related services
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times, availability, and delivery performance
• Review material requirements and coordinate purchasing activity with production schedules
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while maintaining quality and supplier reliability
• Evaluate vendors based on technical capabilities, responsiveness, capacity, and performance
• Collaborate with machining, welding, fabrication, engineering, and operations teams
• Understand material specifications and how different metals will be processed on the manufacturing floor
• Monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to improve cost, delivery, and supply continuity
• Address shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, and other supply-chain issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and order documentation
• Develop backup supply options for critical materials and services
• Support an orderly transition of responsibilities from the current purchasing professional

• Significant experience purchasing metals within a manufacturing environment
• Prior hands-on or closely related experience in machining, welding, metal fabrication, or metalworking
• Strong understanding of metal grades, specifications, manufacturing processes, and supplier capabilities
• Demonstrated success negotiating with metal suppliers, fabricators, machine shops, or related vendors
• Ability to assess whether a supplier can meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements
• Strong organizational,…