Structural Steel Buyer/Material Coordinator

Confidential Recruiting Partners
  • Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Structural Steel Buyer/Material Coordinator to support purchasing, material planning, and production operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate material procurement, efficient workflow coordination, and uninterrupted shop production.

    The ideal candidate will have experience within structural steel fabrication, material takeoffs, purchasing, and drawing interpretation, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

    Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

    Responsibilities:

    • Track inventory and stock material availability.
    • Issue purchase orders and track material deliveries.
    • Support nesting activities to maximize material utilization.
    • Review fabrication and production files for accuracy prior to release.
    • Maintain production documentation, checklists, and workflow records.
    • Verify material quantities and specifications before release to production.
    • Perform material takeoffs from structural steel shop and erection drawings.
    • Prepare material orders using shop drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
    • Obtain vendor pricing, compare quotations, and support purchasing decisions.
    • Coordinate with project managers, detailers, purchasing personnel, and shop teams.
    • Monitor incoming materials to ensure alignment with project requirements and bills of material.
    • Help ensure fabrication activities remain on schedule through timely and accurate material coordination.

    Qualifications (Must-Haves)

    • All educational levels will be considered.
    • Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Experience preparing material takeoffs and bills of material.
    • Experience sourcing materials and obtaining vendor quotations.
    • Familiarity with fabrication production files and manufacturing workflows.
    • Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and erection drawings.
    • Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before they impact production.
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, material coordination, purchasing, or a related field.

    Preferred Skills:

    • Familiarity with NC1 files or CNC production processes.
    • Experience within a structural steel fabrication environment.
    • Experience using nesting software such as ProNest or similar applications.
    • Experience supporting fabrication planning, purchasing, or production scheduling activities.

    Benefits & Perks:

    • Weekly Pay
    • Retirement
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision
    • Retirement savings plan with company-sponsored benefits
    • Long-term growth opportunity with an established structural steel organization
    • Potential vehicle allowance or company-provided vehicle based on business needs

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPottstown, Pennsylvania

    Skills

    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Material Take Offunmatched
    • Materials Planningunmatched
    • Materials Trackingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procurement Planningunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Be found by employers

    5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Resume Builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Resume Builder