Sheet Metal Commodity Buyer
Special Products & Mfg. Inc
Rockwall, TX
3–5+ years of experience in procurement, ideally with sheet metal or fabricated components.
Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, materials, and cost drivers.
Proven negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
Excellent analytical abilities and strategic mindset.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and standard procurement tools.
Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration experience.
What You’ll Do
As our Sheet Metal Commodity Buyer, you’ll be responsible for coordinating all aspects of purchased commodities to support production needs. Your key responsibilities will include:
Researching, evaluating, analyzing, and negotiating purchased commodities, including pricing, lead times, specifications, and quality
Managing multiple suppliers, parts, quantities, and lead times to meet production demand while maintaining open purchase orders
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance and continuous improvement
Effectively managing, analyzing, and negotiating price, on-time delivery, and quality with suppliers
Evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable options for the organization
Periodically auditing suppliers for quality, on-time delivery, and other supplier performance metrics
Communicating and reporting changes to contracts, supplier performance, issues, and risks to various audiences as required
Help Power Production. Build Strong Supplier Partnerships. Make an Impact.
We’re looking for a Sheet Metal Commodity Buyer who will play a critical role in supporting our production schedule by ensuring purchased materials meet the right specifications, arrive on time, and deliver the best value for the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into data, managing multiple suppliers, and driving continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery.
Why This Role Matters
This position is essential to keeping our production running smoothly. Your ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery — while managing complex supplier relationships — will directly impact operational success and customer satisfaction.
If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy owning your work from negotiation through delivery, this role offers the chance to make a real, visible impact every day.
About the Company
Special Products & Mfg. Inc
Special Products & Manufacturing is dedicated to being a world-class contract manufacturer and is recognized as an industry leader, recognized by The Fabricator FAB40 list 10 years in a row. SPM specializes in precision metal fabrication, precision machining, electro-mechanical assembly, welding, engineering, prototyping, laser cutting, powder coating and finishing.
At SPM, you don't just have a job - you have a home for your passion, surrounded by a team that supports and celebrates you. We want dedicated, talented people to help us continue building upon our tradition of excellence. It is important to us that our team members make a difference while still enjoying a work/life balance.