Senior Buyer

About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions related to the detailing, fabrication, and field operations for various Patriot Erectors locations, including DFW, Central Texas, Houston, and Trinity, Texas

What you'll do

Critical Duties:

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  Serve as a Team Lead and Mentor to the department
• Secure and analyze supplier quotes.
• Generate purchase orders for raw steel materials, fasteners and pre-fabricated products from suppliers
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Organize and implement purchasing strategies with direction from the Purchasing Manager.
• Study market prices and trends.
• Responsible for all inbound shipments of raw materials and the accuracy of the purchase order according to job specs and ASTM standards provided, assuring the quality/quantity received is acceptable and meets customer/contract requirements. Includes checking P.O. with MTR to verify and authorize received material for payment

Essential Duties (other duties may be assigned):

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  Closely coordinate with Fabrication/Field Operations and Project Management to ensure timely execution of product sourcing activities.
• Research and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery(schedule) competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Coordinate the inventory control parameters for the assigned products.
• Assist in the resolution of product quality and delivery problems.
• Ensure buyouts, materials are received timely.

• Monitor and measure the quality and reliability of materials vendors.
• Verify that materials meet proper specifications and originate from approved sources.
• Consider inventory levels before making purchases.
• Receive and check delivery tickets from shop management; prepare them for posting.
• Obtain approval for major material purchases.
• Enter and reconcile fabrication inventory.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

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  Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years plus experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of purchasing and material control experience in a steel manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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  Competencies:
• Technical and Analytical Capacity.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Time Management and Organizational Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Leadership Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.

Education/Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years plus experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of purchasing and material control experience in a steel manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter
• Enthusiastic and high energy
• Eagerness to achieve company goals through the management of a team of employees.
• Continual improvement – Must continually be growing one’s craft, learning new tools and techniques to manage one’s self.

Ability to:

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  Read and interpret drawings (preferred)
• Effectively write business correspondence.
• Manage/monitor operations and deliverables.

What we offer:

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options
• Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
• Health savings account (HSA)

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)

Family & Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Graig Cobb College Scholarship
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families, at no cost
• Access to mental health resources and counseling
• The Blue Points Program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Career

At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.

Community

We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

What You Can Expect

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  Initial call with our HR Team. You’ll connect with our Talent Acquisition Team to discuss your experience, salary expectations, and ask any initial questions you may have.
• Interview with our Hiring Team. You'll get to meet with our Hiring team for the hiring department to learn more about the role in Patriot Erectors, This is your chance to dive deeper into the role and share more about your background.
• Loop Interviews. You will have the opportunity to meet our Senior Leadership team to ensure our culture & vibe align with what you are looking for.
• Offer If all lights are green and all aligns, the HR team will reach out to provide details, and you'll receive an offer to join!

Join Us: If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.

The pay range for this role is:
110,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Central Texas Shop)