Structural Steel Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

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

What We Offer:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Benefits - Dental, Medical, PTO, Retirement, Vision
Paid vacation and holidays.
401(k)
Paid weekly .
Company vehicle for use during the working hours or vehicle allowance (if applicable).
Opportunity for growth with a respected structural steel contractor.