Steel Purchaser

**About us**:
**Steel Purchaser** to join our dynamic team based in Delta’s Tilbury Park.

Coupled with an unconditional commitment to providing expert customer service and a rigorous quality management system, Marcon consistently delivers better quality products within tight time frames at prices that are competitive within any industry.

We have many long-serving employees here, competitive wages, and excellent benefits. Some places say they have a family atmosphere, but it is truly the case here at Marcon.

We are located in Tilbury Industrial Park in Delta BC, with four ways to get here - the Massey Tunnel, Alex Fraser Bridge, South Fraser Perimeter Rd., and Hwy 99.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Procurement of raw materials and negotiating best prices with vendors.
- Procurement of shop supplies, cutting tools, fabrication consumables, and shop equipment.
- Ensuring the suppliers and subcontractors deliver on time and on budget.
- Communicate with suppliers when unresolved issues occur.
- Maintaining the supplier database, ensuring that purchase records and related documentation are coming from the vendor as required.
- Working with the Sales Manager to ensure upstream team members are supplying the appropriate information to the purchasing team.
- Maintain ERP database for POs and update as required to ensure accuracy of information.
- Collaborate with Engineers & Quality Assurance to ensure that documentation is complete.
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
- Supporting the other purchasers.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- 5+ years experience in a purchasing role or supply chain management in the steel industry.
- A degree or Professional Certification is an asset.
- General knowledge of the steel fabrication supplies and industry.
- Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Competency in understanding construction, material specifications, and standards requirements.
- Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers on pricing & delivery.
- Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management to assess, manage and minimize risk.
- Motivated self-starter who can work with mínimal supervision.
- Use of ERP software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Amazing Extended Health and Dental benefits - no out-of-pocket cost.
- Mentorship and training for professional growth and career advancement.
- Excellent family culture and a supportive team.
- An organization with a trusted reputation and stability within the manufacturing community.

**Our Vision, Mission, and Values**:
Our
**vision** is to partner with like-minded companies to develop leading infrastructure solutions, and in the process, contribute to building strong communities.

Our
**mission** is to be North America’s leading supplier of joints, bearings, railing systems, custom-fabricated steel, and rubber products for the transportation sector and beyond.

To achieve this, we must embody Marcon’s
**four values**:
**_ Service_**, provided at the highest level to our clients

**_ Excellence_**
**,** in the quality of products we manufacture

**_ Innovation_**, in our products, technologies, and skills

**_ Integrity_**, in our responsibility to clients and fellow employees
- Marcon Metalfab is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted._

**About MarconMetal fab.**:
For over 30 years, Marcon Metalfab has been Western Canada’s partner of choice for custom-fabricated steel and rubber products for the transportation, building construction, utilities and other industries. Equipped with leading manufacturing technologies that allow for efficient handling and processing of materials, our facility can support even the largest fabrication projects. Coupled with an unconditional commitment to providing expert customer service and a rigorous quality management system, we consistently deliver quality products within tight timeframes at prices that are competitive within any industry.