PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST- CHARLOTTE, NC

SteelFab, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelFab, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to secure materials, supplies, and equipment for essential operations.

The role includes on-the-job training and cross-functional collaboration with Pre-Construction, Project Management, Shop, and accounting to ensure timely orders and payment processing. The ideal candidate will coordinate material flow, maintain records, and use market insight to protect prices and expedite orders.

Qualifications

• Working toward or having a bachelor's degree; or having an associate degree with a minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience in Procurement.
• Motivated and career driven.
• Strong verbal, mathematics, and communication skills.
• Ability to be a team player with minimal supervision.
• Strong multi-tasking and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies between vendor and shop.
• Create Purchase Orders.
• Create nesting plans to ensure most efficient use of raw material.
• Process receiving and corresponding paperwork.
• Interact with vendors to ensure orders arrive correctly and by the requested date.
• Reconciliation of inventory.
• Maintain inventory records and job files.
• Coordinate and manage material and procurement for sublet fabricators.
• Interact with internal departments to provide service and problem resolution.
• Reconcile invoices vs. purchase orders for payment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree with 2-3 years procurement experience

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

A Procurement Specialist will work to secure the materials, supplies and equipment SteelFab requires to complete essential business functions. An ideal candidate for this position is eager, motivated and in search of career advancement. The Procurement Specialist will receive on-the-job training to build on their experiences and skills by taking on several relevant tasks, including:

• Coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies between vendor and shop.
• Create Purchase Orders.
• Create nesting plans to ensure most efficient use of raw material
• Process receiving and corresponding paperwork.
• Interact with vendors to ensure orders arrive correctly and by the requested date.
• Reconciliation of inventory.
• Maintain inventory records and job files.
• Coordinate and manage material and procurement for sublet fabricators.
• Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors.
• Interact with internal departments such as Pre-Construction, Project Management, Shop, and others throughout the organization to provide service and problem resolution.
• Reconcile invoices vs. purchase orders by coding and turning them into the Accounting Department and leadership for payment.
• Possess an understanding of the current market and make quick decisions placing orders, price protection, etc. with mills.
• Process and check detail shop drawings.
• Perform other duties as required by management.
• Procurement Specialist
• Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities

A Procurement Specialist will work to secure the materials, supplies and equipment SteelFab requires to complete essential business functions. An ideal candidate for this position is eager, motivated and in search of career advancement. The Procurement Specialist will receive on-the-job training to build on their experiences and skills by taking on several relevant tasks, including:

• Coordinates and expedites flow of material, parts, and assemblies between vendor and shop.
• Create Purchase Orders.
• Create nesting plans to ensure most efficient use of raw material
• Maintain Pre-Construction material cost database for Estimating purposes.
• Process receiving and corresponding paperwork.
• Interact with vendors to ensure orders arrive correctly and by the requested date.
• Reconciliation of inventory.
• Maintain inventory records and job files.
• Coordinate and manage material and procurement for sublet fabricators.
• Maintain cordial working relationships with vendors.
• Interact with internal departments such as Pre-Construction, Project Management, Shop, and others throughout the organization to provide service and problem resolution.
• Reconcile invoices vs. purchase orders by coding and turning them into the Accounting Department and leadership for payment.
• Possess an understanding of the current market and make quick decisions placing orders, price protection, etc. with mills.
• Process and check detail shop drawings.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Career Progression

• Procurement Specialist
• Assistant Purchasing Manager
• Purchasing Manager

Why SteelFab?

SteelFab Is The Nation's Largest Structural Steel Fabricator And a Third-generation Family-owned Company. When You Are On Our Team, You Become Part Of a Tradition Of Excellence And Innovation In The Construction Industry. Our Team Members Benefit From

• Comprehensive Training: Hands-on experience and mentorship from industry professionals.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear paths for advancement within the company, with opportunities to shape your career.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
• Networking: Building relationships with clients, vendors, and industry leaders.
• Core Values: A commitment to fairness, reliability, and ethical practices in all aspects of our business.

Required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Working towards or having a bachelor's degree; or having an associate degree with a minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience in Procurement. Motivated and career driven. Strong verbal, mathematics, and communication skills. Ability to be a team player with minimal supervision. Strong multi-tasker and must be detail oriented.

Preferred

• Knowledge of procurement software and tools. In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory, and supply management systems.