Summertown Metals is looking for a motivated person to lead the Purchasing team. This person needs to have previous purchasing experience, as well as managerial experience. This is a full-time position which will include benefits such as medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, STD, LTD, life, 401K, vacation and PTO.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Purchaser to join our growing Purchasing Department. This individual will play a key leadership role in sourcing the best pricing and materials for special-order and project-specific items. The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and skilled at negotiating with vendors while maintaining efficiency and alignment with company processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Source and secure the most competitive pricing and lead times for special-order materials. Oversee and support a small team of purchasing agents, providing guidance and accountability. Review, refine, and enforce departmental purchasing processes to ensure consistency and accuracy. Collaborate with project managers, sales teams, and vendors to meet delivery and budget goals. Monitor vendor performance and build strong, long-term supplier relationships. Assist with cost analysis, process improvements, and purchasing strategy development.

Qualifications:

5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in construction or building materials (preferred). Strong negotiation and communication skills. Proven leadership ability with a focus on team development and accountability. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with ERP or purchasing software is a plus.