Materials Manager

Job Title: Materials Manager - Structural Steel Location: Dallas, TX Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 + Benefits Day to Day As the Materials Manager, you'll play a key leadership role within a busy structural steel fabrication business, acting as the link between purchasing, production, detailing, receiving, and project management. This is a hybrid office and shop-floor position where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include: Purchasing structural steel, hardware, and miscellaneous materials. Managing inventory levels and allocating materials across multiple active projects. Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. Coordinating closely with Project Managers, Detailing, Production, and Receiving teams. Using Tekla PowerFab (or a similar ERP system) to manage purchasing, inventory, receiving, and production tracking. Combining material requirements across projects to maximise efficiency and reduce waste. Monitoring deliveries, resolving shortages, and ensuring materials are available to keep production on schedule. Spending time on the shop floor verifying materials, solving problems, and supporting operations. We're looking for someone who has: Experience purchasing structural steel or construction materials. Strong knowledge of inventory management and materials planning. Experience using Tekla PowerFab or a similar ERP/MRP system (preferred). Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments. A proactive approach to problem-solving and taking ownership of issues. Experience working closely with production, fabrication, or manufacturing teams. Knowledge of structural steel grades, purchasing strategies, and vendor management is highly desirable. A team-first attitude with the ambition to grow into a leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr