We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to take ownership of our clients procurement and material readiness from drawing release through to workshop production.
Key Responsibilities
Procure structural steel sections, plate and specialist items
Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules
Plan procurement in line with project and fabrication programmes
Coordinate with drawing office, planning and production teams
Manage deliveries to suit yard and workshop capacity
Ensure material is checked, booked in, allocated and saw-ready
Maintain certification and traceability to EN 1090 standards
Experience & Skills
Proven experience buying steel within structural steel fabrication, stockholding or construction
Strong knowledge of structural steel products and fabrication sequencing
Excellent planning, organisation and supplier management skills
Confident negotiator with strong commercial awareness
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. StruMIS, PowerFab, FabTrol or similar)
Personal Attributes
Proactive, reliable and highly organised
Strong communicator who takes ownership of material availability
Skills: Steel Buyer, Procurement
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