Structural Steel Buyer/Material Coordinator

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a detail-oriented Structural Steel Buyer/Material Coordinator to support purchasing, material planning, and production operations on site in the United States. The role focuses on accurate material procurement, efficient workflow coordination, and uninterrupted shop production.

The ideal candidate has experience in structural steel fabrication, material takeoffs, and drawing interpretation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication, material coordination, or related field.
• Experience reading structural shop drawings and erection drawings.
• Experience preparing material takeoffs and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory and material availability to support production.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries of steel materials.
• Support nesting activities to maximize material utilization.
• Review fabrication and production files for accuracy prior to release.
• Maintain production documentation, checklists and workflow records.

Tools

ProNest

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Structural Steel Buyer/Material Coordinator to support purchasing, material planning, and production operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate material procurement, efficient workflow coordination, and uninterrupted shop production.

The ideal candidate will have experience within structural steel fabrication, material takeoffs, purchasing, and drawing interpretation, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Responsibilities

• Track inventory and stock material availability.
• Issue purchase orders and track material deliveries.
• Support nesting activities to maximize material utilization.
• Review fabrication and production files for accuracy prior to release.
• Maintain production documentation, checklists, and workflow records.
• Verify material quantities and specifications before release to production.
• Perform material takeoffs from structural steel shop and erection drawings.
• Prepare material orders using shop drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
• Obtain vendor pricing, compare quotations, and support purchasing decisions.
• Coordinate with project managers, detailers, purchasing personnel, and shop teams.
• Monitor incoming materials to ensure alignment with project requirements and bills of material.
• Help ensure fabrication activities remain on schedule through timely and accurate material coordination.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• All educational levels will be considered.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience preparing material takeoffs and bills of material.
• Experience sourcing materials and obtaining vendor quotations.
• Familiarity with fabrication production files and manufacturing workflows.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and erection drawings.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before they impact production.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, material coordination, purchasing, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with NC1 files or CNC production processes.
• Experience within a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Experience using nesting software such as ProNest or similar applications.
• Experience supporting fabrication planning, purchasing, or production scheduling activities.

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement savings plan with company-sponsored benefits
• Long-term growth opportunity with an established structural steel organization
• Potential vehicle allowance or company-provided vehicle based on business needs