Structural Steel Buyer of Material & Production

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: 1+ yrs exp in structural steel

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven individual to support structural steel fabrication by preparing material orders, verifying production files, and coordinating workflow between detailing, purchasing, and the shop. This is a fast-paced, production-critical role where accuracy, urgency, and accountability directly impact cost and schedule.

The right candidate is quick on a keyboard, takes ownership of their work, moves with purpose, and understands that mistakes at this stage create costly downstream problems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare material orders using shop drawings and bills of material
• Solicit pricing from multiple vendors and evaluate quotations for accuracy and completeness
• Release purchase orders and track material to ensure timely delivery
• Take full ownership of material accuracy, ensuring orders, files, and quantities are correct before release to prevent costly downstream errors
• Nest plate part CAD files to maximize material yield and provide to production
• Review .nc1 files for main beams and members for accuracy and correct prior to production
• Nest angle parts using spreadsheet-based systems and provide to production
• Track stock material quantities to support production needs
• Create and maintain fabrication checklists for main members, parts, and columns
• Organize and prepare digital files (including thumb drives) for shop processing equipment
• Coordinate with project managers, detailers, and shop personnel to maintain workflow continuity
• Track incoming material against bills of material to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and release work in a timely manner to prevent delays or disruptions to shop production

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong spreadsheets skills (used for nesting, tracking, and organization)
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM with high level of accuracy
• Familiarity with CNC/beam processing files (.nc1)
• Familiarity with plate nesting software (ProNest preferred)
• Understanding of steel fabrication processes; ability to read and interpret structural steel erection drawings and shop drawings
• Experience preparing material takeoffs and bills of material
• Experience soliciting vendor pricing and negotiating to obtain competitive material costs
• Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information before they impact production
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and professional communication