Strategic Purchasing Lead – Fabrication & Field Operations

JGM; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JGM, a structural steel fabrication and industrial construction company, is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Coatesville, PA, with regular travel to Downingtown and Sinking Spring. The role covers fabrication shop materials, field equipment, and office purchasing, focusing on cost efficiency and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will build scalable purchasing processes, manage supplier relationships, and work closely with Estimating, Project Management, and Finance to optimize spend

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience across manufacturing/fabrication and construction or industrial environments.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing/terms, and managing purchase orders against budgets.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing/ERP or accounting systems; comfort building and maintaining tracking tools.
• Ability to travel regularly to Downingtown and Sinking Spring, and occasionally to active field project sites.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw fabrication materials and field equipment, coordinating delivery with production schedules.
• Develop sourcing strategies for steel, welding consumables, PPE, tooling, rigging, and related services.
• Negotiate pricing and terms, manage contracts, and monitor vendor performance.
• Maintain vendor relationships, track PO progress, and reconcile against budgets with project managers.
• Support field projects with timely procurement for rigging, hauling, and equipment.

Skills

Excel

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tracking tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, SCM, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

JGM, a structural steel fabrication and industrial construction company, is seeking a Purchasing Manager based in Coatesville, PA, with regular travel to Downingtown and Sinking Spring. The role covers fabrication shop materials, field equipment, and office purchasing, focusing on cost efficiency and timely delivery.

The successful candidate will build scalable purchasing processes, manage supplier relationships, and work closely with Estimating, Project Management, and Finance to optimize spend