Steel Buyer...

Lifetime Products, Inc. is seeking a Steel Buyer to join our Corporate Purchasing team at our Clearfield, Utah facility. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring steel and other metal materials to support the company's global manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will help ensure competitive pricing, reliable quality, timely delivery, and strong supplier partnerships while adhering to company standards, specifications, and business objectives. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Lifetime Products is a Utah-based manufacturer of quality lifestyle products, including basketball systems, kayaks, children's playground equipment, outdoor sheds, and the world's leading line of plastic tables and chairs. As a privately owned, U.S.-based company, Lifetime is committed to innovation, creativity, responsible design, and excellence in manufacturing. Team members are part of a company culture that values long-term employee development, collaboration, and pride in producing products that families and communities enjoy around the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review purchase requisitions and determine appropriate sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, reliability, and service.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and product or service information.
• Source and purchase steel and other metal materials that meet company specifications and production requirements.
• Monitor market conditions and estimate material values based on current pricing trends and industry knowledge.
• Determine the appropriate procurement method, including direct purchase, request for quote, bid, or contract negotiation.
• Prepare purchase orders, bid requests, and related procurement documentation.
• Review supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and delivery commitments within established budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including materials purchased, costs, delivery performance, quality results, and inventory-related information.
• Partner with quality, production, engineering, and other internal teams to resolve material, delivery, or supplier performance issues.
• Address defective or unacceptable goods and services with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and support corrective action as needed.
• Review and approve invoices for payment in accordance with company procedures.
• Expedite delivery of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement goals.
• Travel as needed to supplier locations, trade shows, industry events, or other business-related meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or materials management required; experience purchasing steel, metals, or commodities is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated negotiation, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, analyze data, and calculate figures.
• Ability and willingness to travel as business needs require.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

This is an in-person position based at Lifetime Products' Corporate Facility in Clearfield, Utah.

Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.