Buyer
Chicago, IL · On-site
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Buyer
Chicago, IL · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in manufacturing and steel processing. With locations across the U.S., including ...
Buyer
Chicago, IL · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in manufacturing and steel processing. With locations across the U.S., including ...
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Buyer
Chicago, IL · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in manufacturing and steel processing. With locations across the U.S., including ...
Buyer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65 - $95/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in manufacturing and steel processing. With locations across the U.S., including ...
Buyer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65 - $95/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in manufacturing and steel processing. With locations across the U.S., including ...
Machine Operator
Dayton, OH · On-site
$18/hr
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Machine Operator
Dayton, OH · On-site
$18/hr
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Planner/Scheduler
Chicago, IL · On-site
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Planner/Scheduler
Chicago, IL · On-site
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Supervisor
Paulding, OH · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp . is seeking a full-time Production Shift Supervisor for our Night Shift to join our Paulding, OH plant team. We are looking for someone that will share our vision; to create ...
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Supervisor
Paulding, OH · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp . is seeking a full-time Production Shift Supervisor for our Night Shift to join our Paulding, OH plant team. We are looking for someone that will share our vision; to create ...
Inside Sales - Bedford Park
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K/yr
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Inside Sales - Bedford Park
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K/yr
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Bander
Dayton, OH · On-site
$17.50/hr
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Bander
Dayton, OH · On-site
$17.50/hr
Join Lapham-Hickey Steel - A Tradition of Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in ...
Machine Operator
Dayton, OH · On-site
$18/hr
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Machine Operator
Dayton, OH · On-site
$18/hr
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Inside Sales - Bedford Park
Chicago, IL · On-site
$59 - $72/hr
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Inside Sales - Bedford Park
Chicago, IL · On-site
$59 - $72/hr
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Crane Operator
Madison, IL · On-site
$22.84 - $25.34/hr
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Crane Operator
Madison, IL · On-site
$22.84 - $25.34/hr
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Inside Sales - Bedford Park
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K/yr
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Inside Sales - Bedford Park
Chicago, IL · On-site
$65K/yr
Join Lapham-Hickey Steel - A Tradition of Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of 100 years in ...
Supervisor
Paulding, OH · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp . is seeking a full-time Production Shift Supervisor for our Night Shift to join our Paulding, OH plant team. We are looking for someone that will share our vision; to create ...
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Supervisor
Paulding, OH · On-site
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp . is seeking a full-time Production Shift Supervisor for our Night Shift to join our Paulding, OH plant team. We are looking for someone that will share our vision; to create ...
Production Operator
Paulding, OH · On-site
$19.02 - $20.99/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking full-time PRODUCTION OPERATORS to join our Paulding, OH plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and ...
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Production Operator
Paulding, OH · On-site
$19.02 - $20.99/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking full-time PRODUCTION OPERATORS to join our Paulding, OH plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and ...
Slitter Operator
Madison, IL · On-site
$21.40 - $26.82/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation- is seeking a full-time STEEL SLITTER OPERATOR to join our Madison, Illinois plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers ...
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Slitter Operator
Madison, IL · On-site
$21.40 - $26.82/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation- is seeking a full-time STEEL SLITTER OPERATOR to join our Madison, Illinois plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers ...
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Slitter Operator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$20.52 - $24.74/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking a full-time STEEL SLITTER OPERATOR to join our Bedford Park plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and ...
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Slitter Operator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$20.52 - $24.74/hr
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking a full-time STEEL SLITTER OPERATOR to join our Bedford Park plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and ...
Production Operator
Paulding, OH · On-site
$14.50 - $17.75/hr
Production Operator Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking full-time Production Operators to join our Paulding, OH plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees ...
Production Operator
Paulding, OH · On-site
$14.50 - $17.75/hr
Production Operator Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking full-time Production Operators to join our Paulding, OH plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees ...
Production Operator
Paulding, OH · On-site
$14.50 - $17.75/hr
Production Operator Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking full-time Production Operators to join our Paulding, OH plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees ...
Production Operator
Paulding, OH · On-site
$14.50 - $17.75/hr
Production Operator Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking full-time Production Operators to join our Paulding, OH plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees ...
Inside Sales - Madison IL
Madison, IL · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
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Inside Sales - Madison IL
Madison, IL · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
Join Lapham-Hickey Steel - A Tradition of Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of 100 years in ...
Inside Sales - Madison IL
Madison, IL · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
Join Lapham-Hickey Steel - A Tradition of Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of 100 years in ...
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Inside Sales - Madison IL
Madison, IL · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
Join Lapham-Hickey Steel - A Tradition of Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of 100 years in ...
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Join Lapham-Hickey Steel – A Tradition of Excellence, Innovation, and Opportunity.
Lapham-Hickey Steel is a family-owned, industry-leading steel service center with a legacy of almost 100 years in manufacturing and steel processing. With locations across the U.S., including Illinois, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, we are committed to delivering high-quality steel products while fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and innovation.
At Lapham-Hickey, we invest in our people, offering competitive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees can thrive. Whether you're looking to start or advance your career in manufacturing, engineering, sales, or operations, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed. Join us and be part of a company that values integrity, customer commitment, and continuous improvement. Your future in steel starts here!
Job Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, equipment, and services required for steel manufacturing operations. This role ensures materials are available on time, at the best value, and meet quality standards while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting production schedules.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials that support production goals, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards at Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and purchase raw materials such as steel coils, scrap metal, alloys, and manufacturing supplies.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and payment terms with suppliers.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchases to support uninterrupted production.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and warehouse teams to determine purchasing requirements.
- Issue purchase orders and track order status to ensure timely delivery.
- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, shortages, or delivery delays.
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers.
- Participate in supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in steel manufacturing, metals, or industrial manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Knowledge of steel products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- APICS, CPSM, or CPSD certification.
- Experience with strategic sourcing and contract management.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
Key Competencies:
- Negotiation and purchasing expertise
- Supply chain management
- Cost analysis and budgeting
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory planning
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Ethical business practices
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