Buyer

Delta Workforce is looking to hire a purchaser for metal fabrication shop in Holland! 

Position: Buyer (Steel Tube and Sheet Metal)

Location: Holland, MI

Compensation: $60,000 / Year

Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Posted Date: December 17, 2025

The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing steel tube, sheet metal, and related materials to support production needs. This role requires hands-on experience in the metals industry, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to optimize costs while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Source and procure steel tube, sheet metal, and ancillary materials from domestic and international suppliers.
  
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings and favorable payment conditions.
  
• Evaluate supplier performance, maintain vendor relationships, and conduct regular market analysis for steel and metal commodities.
  
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast material needs, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to align purchases with manufacturing schedules.
  
• Ensure compliance with quality specifications, industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO), and company policies.
  
• Manage purchase orders, track shipments, resolve discrepancies, and handle expediting as needed.
  
• Analyze market trends, steel pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to inform buying decisions.
  
• Prepare reports on purchasing activities, savings achieved, and supplier metrics.
  
• Assist in vendor audits and qualifications for new sources.