Steel Procurer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Complete professional training

Health care

Bonuses

Job summary

T&B Tube Co. in Gary, IN seeks a Steel Procurer to manage purchasing, supplier performance, and material availability, ensuring production runs smoothly.

You will analyze MRP data, place and track purchase orders for steel and raw materials, and collaborate with production planning and suppliers to resolve shortages and quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in supply chain or related field.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or materials management.
• ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Knowledge of steel products and raw materials preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizing skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP data to determine steel and raw material requirements.
• Place and manage purchase orders for steel and raw materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and on-time deliveries.
• Resolve shortages and quality concerns.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production planning, and internal teams.
• Maintain procurement records and ERP/MRP data.
• Identify alternative materials and supplier options.
• Suggest improvements to purchasing processes.

Skills

Procurement

MRP analysis

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Excel

Multi-priority

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

T&B is a place where you can start your career or advance your career.

At T&B you:

• Are more than a number
• Make an impact
• Are appreciated & rewarded for your efforts
• Have opportunities to grow & develop both professionally and financially

Located just a short drive away from Chicago, offering benefits such as tuition reimbursement, and providing a community-like work atmosphere, T&B Tube is looking to grow our team!

Location: Gary, IN

Job Id:149

# of Openings:1

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.
• 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.

"I joined the T & B Family in 2010 as a Temporary Employee with little warehouse experience. I started as a Material Handler and after 3 months started training on a Cold Saw."

"From there I was trained on several machines and now hold a position as Recut Supervisor."

"I was able to purchase my first house and raise 4 kids working with T&B Tube. The Opportunities with the Company are Limitless."

Meet Sergio!

Time at T&B:6 years

Starting role- Material Handler

Current role- Machine Operator

T&B Tube has provided me with excellent employment, career opportunities and great training. They've trained me to operate an overhead crane, forklift and machine operator, and they've also helped me obtain a new perspective of life.

Here at T&B not only do they want you to work, they care for you as a person and want to see you grow in every way.

With that being said, come join our team and grow with us!"

Why work at T&B Tube?

We offer valuable benefits to our team members such as:

• Tuition reimbursementbecause we celebrate and support your growth, development, and education
• Complete professional training so that you can be prepared for any scenario and confidently do your job
• Health carebecause your health and well-being is just as important to us
• Bonusesto show our appreciation for your dedication, great work, and achievements

Culture

At T&B, we celebrate our achievements, give back to our community, and welcome diversity!

We like participating in various activities and events with The City of Gary and other community service projects and initiatives.

We have supportive management and supervisors who serve as coaches, mentors, and developers as opposed to traditional forms of authoritative chains of command.

As a family business, our goal is for you to have a positive experience at T&B Tube, even if it serves as a stepping stone to your next great opportunity.

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For 4 decades, we have strived to put the customer first and exceed expectations. We know how important it is that our product arrives on time and is fabricated without problems. That holds even when the steel market doesn't cooperate. Direct relationships with our steel mills keep us in a strong position on availability, and when we don't have the exact material on hand, our mill network gives us the capacity to source it instead of leaving your order stalled.