Buyer - Structural Steel

Synerfac Inc; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Inc is seeking a Buyer (Structural Steel) in Pottstown, PA to manage material orders, pricing, and delivery for a fast-paced shop environment. This full-time, in-office role focuses on accuracy, nesting optimization, and close coordination with project managers and shop staff.

You will prepare orders from drawings, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely, precise material releases and documentation to support production schedules.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in structural steel and purchasing.
• Ability to read shop drawings and interpret BOMs.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with nesting software and CNC/beam files (.nc1).
• Excellent Excel skills and high typing speed (70+ WPM).

Responsibilities

• Prepare material orders using shop drawings and BOMs.
• Solicit pricing from multiple vendors and evaluate quotations.
• Release POs and track material to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure material accuracy to prevent downstream errors.
• Nest plate parts to maximize material yield for production.
• Review .nc1 files for main beams and members and correct as needed.
• Nest angle parts and track stock material quantities for production.
• Create fabrication checklists for main members and columns.
• Organize and prepare digital files for shop processing equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers and shop personnel to maintain workflow.
• Track incoming material against BOMs to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and release work to prevent production delays.

Skills

Structural steel purchasing

Vendor negotiations

Nesting software

CNC/beam files handling

Plate nesting

BOM takeoffs

Excel / spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Typing 70+ WPM

Read shop drawings

Tools

ProNest

BOM systems

Job description

Job Title: Buyer (Structural Steel)

Location: Pottstown, PA

Pay: $65-80k

Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday (standard business hours, 100% in-office)

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 make corrections 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

Job Requirements

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• 1+ years of experience in structural steel
• Strong spreadsheet skills (used for nesting, tracking, and organization)
• Typing speed of 70+ WPM with a high level of accuracy
• Familiarity with CNC/beam processing files (.nc1)
• Familiarity with plate nesting software
• Understanding of steel fabrication processes, with the 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

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Experience with ProNest plate nesting software

Ready to take ownership of material accuracy in a fast-paced structural steel shop?