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Trueline · 4 days ago

Purchasing Agent

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

7+ years exp

Trueline is a respected structural steel and erection firm seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their operations team in California. The role involves managing all procurement activities for structural steel components and ensuring compliance with specifications while fostering supplier relationships.

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Responsibilities

Review structural & erection drawings to confirm specified materials, grades, and finishes

Verify bolt lists and apply quantity buffers (5% increases, plus fixed increments for field bolts)

Conduct bolt stock checks and reconcile against requirements

Process materials flagged with “P” status upon Tekla list return, issue purchase orders accordingly

Solicit and compare quotes from at least 3 vendors for pricing and availability

Issue POs via “Purchase Order No Listing” system and mark purchased items on tracking lists

Validate quotes and sales order acknowledgments for accuracy; ensure PO numbers appear on documentation

Coordinate drawing, Tekla, and parts sheet handoff to project coordinators

Procure materials including grating, decking, aluminum railing, joists with hardware

Oversee high-strength bolt procurement: liaise with detailers, manage lot numbers, add testing bolts per lot or project requirements

Forecast and order bolts ahead of time to support on-site testing, erection readiness, and MTR requirements

Qualification

Structural steel purchasingReading structural drawingsVendor relationship managementTeklaHigh-strength bolt specificationsNegotiation skillsMultitaskingProactive communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving ability