Purchasing Manager

Indiana Steel Fabricating Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Indiana Steel Fabricating Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Indianapolis to oversee steel, material, coating, and fabrication-service procurement.

The role requires strong supplier relationships, steel-industry experience, and negotiation skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position emphasizes sourcing, PO creation in the ERP, supplier onboarding, and cost optimization while coordinating with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Project Managers to meet production schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Experience procuring steel materials, coatings, fabricated components, or outsourced fabrication services.
• Experience with domestic and international steel suppliers or service centers.
• Familiarity with pricing, cost analysis, and steel market trends.
• Experience using ERP purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure structural steel, plate, tubing, raw materials, and fabrication supplies for manufacturing and project operations.
• Convert requisitions into purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard steel mills, service centers, fabrication vendors, and suppliers.
• Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes for cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, material availability, and supplier capabilities.
• Provide current material pricing to Sales and Estimating for quoting.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Sales, Estimators, and Project Managers to support production and project needs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Evaluate supplier performance and total purchasing costs.
• Complete assignments independently while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Steel purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

High school diploma

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

Bluebeam

Excel

ERP purchasing systems

Job description

Indiana Steel Fabricating is hiring a Purchasing Manager in Indianapolis to oversee steel, material, coating, and fabrication-service procurement. The ideal candidate has strong supplier relationships, steel-industry experience, negotiating skills, and the ability to manage purchasing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Position: Purchasing Manager

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Type: Full-time, in person

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for procuring structural steel, raw materials, coatings, fabrication supplies, and outsourced services required to support manufacturing and project operations.

This role ensures the timely availability of materials while maintaining competitive pricing, quality standards, and dependable supplier performance. The Purchasing Manager works closely with Operations, Finance, Sales, Estimators, and Project Managers to support production schedules, inventory planning, quoting, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Procure structural steel, plate, tubing, raw materials, and fabrication supplies required for manufacturing and project operations.
• Convert purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard steel mills, service centers, fabrication vendors, and other suppliers.
• Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, material availability, and supplier capabilities.
• Provide current material pricing to Sales and estimating teams to support quoting activities.
• Procure specialized coatings, outsourced fabrication services, and other external production resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, pricing, and supporting documentation within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Sales, Estimators, and Project Managers to support production and project needs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support consistent pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and total purchasing costs.
• Complete assignments independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Maintain dependable attendance and present a professional image.

What You Bring

• Experience procuring steel materials, fabrication services, or industrial manufacturing supplies.
• Understanding of steel purchasing processes, supplier management, and procurement workflows.
• Knowledge of standards for structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating quotes, supplier performance, pricing, and total cost considerations.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail when managing purchase orders, pricing, and procurement documentation.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments effectively.
• Experience using ERP purchasing systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or steel fabrication environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience sourcing steel materials, coatings, fabricated components, or outsourced fabrication services.
• Experience working with domestic and international steel suppliers or service centers.
• Familiarity with product costing, price analysis, and steel market pricing trends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam, and Tekla PowerFab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401(k) matching, including a 4% company match.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.