Purchasing Manager (Structural Steel)

Tiello; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off/Holidays

Job summary

Tiello LLC in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a seasoned Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement across multiple structural steel fabrication facilities and project sites. You will source materials, negotiate vendor terms, manage purchase orders, and drive cost control while building scalable purchasing processes.

Collaborate with fabrication, construction, estimating, and accounting teams; travel to nearby facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in structural steel fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience purchasing structural steel, fabrication materials, welding consumables, or industrial construction supplies is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement across multiple facilities, field operations, and corporate departments.
• Procure structural steel, plate, raw materials, welding consumables, tooling, and shop equipment.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with shop leadership to maintain production timelines.
• Source and purchase rigging equipment, hauling supplies, and construction materials for field operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with steel suppliers, vendors, and carriers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost and performance.
• Establish preferred vendors and secondary suppliers to minimize shortages.
• Manage purchase requisitions, orders, approvals, and documentation.
• Track purchasing costs against project budgets with Accounting and Project Management.
• Coordinate invoice matching and resolve vendor discrepancies.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-Site with Local Travel)

Compensation: $100K+ DOE

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off/Holidays
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process

Company Overview:

Tiello has partnered with a well-established, AISC-certified Structural Steel Fabrication and Industrial Construction Contractor that is looking to add an experienced Purchasing Manager to its team in Philadelphia, PA.

Our client specializes in complex structural steel fabrication, industrial construction, infrastructure, and heavy industrial projects across the country. With multiple fabrication facilities and a national field construction operation, the company is seeking a purchasing professional who can manage day-to-day procurement while developing scalable purchasing processes to support continued growth.

Role Summary:

As the Purchasing Manager, you will oversee procurement operations across multiple structural steel fabrication facilities, field construction projects, and corporate operations. You will be responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating vendor agreements, managing purchase orders, controlling procurement costs, and ensuring materials and equipment are delivered on schedule. This position requires a hands‑on purchasing professional who can balance daily procurement responsibilities with developing long‑term vendor relationships, improving purchasing systems, and implementing processes that support company growth.

The Purchasing Manager will work closely with Fabrication, Construction Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting teams and report directly to the Controller.

Project Type(s):

Structural Steel Fabrication - Industrial Construction, Infrastructure, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical Facilities, Mining, Manufacturing, Heavy Industrial Construction

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing and procurement activities across multiple structural steel fabrication facilities, field construction operations, and corporate departments.
• Procure structural steel, plate, raw materials, welding consumables, fabrication supplies, tooling, and shop equipment.
• Coordinate material purchasing and delivery schedules with fabrication shop leadership to maintain production schedules and minimize delays.
• Source and purchase rigging equipment, hauling supplies, rental equipment, small tools, and construction materials for field operations.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries to active construction projects throughout the country.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with steel suppliers, equipment vendors, rental companies, freight carriers, and specialty subcontractors.
• Negotiate vendor pricing, purchasing agreements, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost and performance.
• Establish preferred vendor relationships and identify secondary suppliers to minimize material shortages and procurement risks.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approval processes, and purchasing documentation.
• Work closely with Accounting and Project Management to track purchasing costs against project budgets.
• Coordinate purchase order reconciliation, invoice matching, and resolution of vendor billing discrepancies.
• Monitor structural steel pricing, material availability, lead times, and market trends to support estimating and project planning.
• Partner with Estimating and Project Management teams to forecast material requirements based on upcoming projects and backlog.
• Ensure purchased materials meet project specifications, quality standards, and applicable AISC/AWS requirements.
• Coordinate material certifications, mill test reports, and documentation required for quality control and traceability.
• Oversee procurement of outside fabrication services, including galvanizing, blasting, coating, machining, and specialty processing.
• Manage purchasing needs related to company facilities, office equipment, IT supplies, and vehicle fleet operations.
• Develop and implement standardized purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and vendor management processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency through ERP systems, procurement software, and automated tracking tools.
• Prepare purchasing reports, vendor spend analysis, open purchase order reports, and budget-to-actual cost comparisons.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on pricing, quality, responsiveness, and on‑time delivery.
• Collaborate with fabrication supervisors, field superintendents, project managers, and company leadership to resolve purchasing challenges.
• Support purchasing operations as the company expands its fabrication capacity, project volume, and operational footprint.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within structural steel fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience purchasing structural steel, fabrication materials, welding consumables, or industrial construction supplies strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor negotiations, purchase order management, and cost control.
• Experience coordinating purchasing across multiple facilities, departments, or construction projects.
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication processes, shop operations, and material requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of AISC/AWS quality standards, material certifications, and traceability requirements is a plus.
• Experience sourcing equipment rentals, rigging equipment, hauling supplies, or industrial construction materials preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing, ERP, or accounting software.
• Ability to develop purchasing procedures, improve existing processes, and implement scalable procurement systems.
• Strong financial awareness, including purchasing budgets, vendor cost analysis, and procurement reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities while meeting production and project deadlines.
• Comfortable working directly with fabrication shop personnel, field construction teams, and corporate leadership.
• Ability to work on‑site in Coatesville, PA, with regular travel to nearby company facilities in Downingtown and Sinking Spring.
• Willingness to travel occasionaly to active construction project sites.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Legal & EEO Language:

Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.