Engineering Purchasing Manager

Company: Laciny Bros., Inc.

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Title: Engineering Purchasing Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Laciny Bros., Inc. is a family‑owned custom fabrication company that offers a fast‑paced, rewarding work environment that fosters creativity, teamwork, and high‑end craftsmanship. We are seeking a full‑time Purchasing Manager to join our team and play a key role in sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials, working with Design Engineers, Controls Engineers, Operations, Finance, and other departments.
• Interface with engineering, operations, management, and other stakeholders on a daily basis to communicate job status and understand needs and priorities.
• Alert the team to deviations from established plans and champion issue resolution.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business, customer, vendor, and contractor/technician relationships.
• Manage supplier relations and negotiate prices where applicable.
• Research and evaluate procurement opportunities and prospective suppliers using industry expertise and relationships.
• Ensure all procured items meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Work with all project managers to ensure necessary raw materials are being procured in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Stay informed on new suppliers, materials, manufacturing methods, supply chain management practices, strategic sourcing methodology, and techniques.
• Develop and employ effective negotiation techniques, including market knowledge, to secure the best value possible on new materials and components.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including controlling and updating Job Management Software, help with AR/AP, and other office tasks.
• Assign general ledger codes and enter accounts payable, checking that all AP are accurately entered against the correct ledger codes.

Skill Requirements

• Organizational skills and ability to switch quickly from one task to another.
• Firm understanding of non‑corporate, family business culture.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication/manufacturing/automation.
• Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain.
• Ability to develop and maintain vendor relationships.
• Understanding of common materials and coatings used for component design.
• Knowledge of common fabrication processes used to produce parts.
• Highly developed interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong sense of ambition, self‑motivation, and self‑discipline.
• Strong attention to detail in a highly nuanced and niche industry.
• Strong critical thinking and negotiating skills.
• Energetic, professional, and positive demeanor, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experienced in a collaborative, fast‑paced, team environment, with ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Technology/Network savvy.
• Ability to research and recognize market trends.
• Familiarity with JobBoss ERP management database.
• Assist in maintaining the business’s reputation within the community through positive networking and high‑ethics execution of tasks.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• Experience in manufacturing and/or industrial applications is preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Health benefits.
• Profit sharing.
• Cash bonuses.
• Safe Harbor 401(k).

Benefits are included in compensation package.