Steel Procurer

T&B Tube; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T&B Tube in Gary, IN is seeking a Steel Procurer to drive steel and raw material purchases. You’ll analyze MRP data, place orders, and monitor supplier performance to keep production flowing. You’ll work with suppliers, planning, and internal teams to resolve shortages and optimize inventory.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with ERP/MRP systems are essential. A related associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or materials management.
• Knowledge of steel products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP data to identify steel and raw material requirements.
• Place purchase orders for steel and related materials to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with PO requirements.
• Resolve shortages, quality concerns, or other purchasing issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update purchasing information in the ERP/MRP system.
• Identify alternative materials and suppliers when shortages or disruptions occur.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Strong communication

ERP/MRP experience

Steel knowledge

Excel

Education

Associate degree (Supply Chain/Business/Manufacturing)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: STEEL PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL!

Ready to put your purchasing, supply chain, and problem-solving skills to work? We’re looking for a Steel Procurer who can keep materials moving, suppliers accountable, and production running smoothly!

What You’ll Do

• Analyze MRP data and identify material requirements
• Place and manage purchase orders for steel & raw materials
• Monitor supplier performance and on-time deliveries
• Resolve shortages, quality concerns, and purchasing issues
• Partner with suppliers, production planning, and internal teams
• Support inventory optimization and material availability
• Maintain accurate purchasing information in ERP/MRP systems
• Identify alternative materials and suppliers when challenges arise
• Help improve purchasing and supply chain processes

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-oriented & organized
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with numbers, data, and ERP/MRP systems
• Knowledge of steel grades and raw materials is a plus
• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred — equivalent experience considered!

Key Responsibilities

• Embraces ACI’s 1 T.E.A.M. culture; Trusting, Energetic, Analytical and Mindful.
• Review and analyze MRP reports to identify steel and raw material requirements.
• Place purchase orders for steel and related materials to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Ensure all purchase orders are entered accurately, including quantities, pricing, delivery dates, and material specifications.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with purchase order requirements.
• Follow up with vendors regarding late deliveries, shortages, quality concerns, or other order discrepancies.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve purchasing, delivery, and inventory issues.
• Understand steel grades, raw material specifications, and approved material substitutions to maintain production continuity.
• Evaluate alternative materials and suppliers when shortages or supply disruptions occur.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update purchasing information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Communicate material risks, shortages, and delivery concerns to production planning and management.
• Support inventory optimization efforts while maintaining adequate material availability.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and overall supply chain effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or materials management preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of steel products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Strong desire to learn and expand knowledge of steel products, procurement processes, and supply chain management.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving issues before they impact production.
• Adaptable and willing to continuously improve processes and personal performance.

Success Measures

• Material availability maintained to support production requirements.
• Accurate and timely purchase order placement.
• On-time supplier delivery performance.
• Reduction in material shortages and production disruptions.
• Effective resolution of purchasing and supplier-related issues.
• Continuous development of product and material knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.