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Indiana Steel Fabricating is hiring a Purchasing Manager in Indianapolis to oversee steel, material, coating, and fabrication-service procurement. The ideal candidate has strong supplier relationships, steel-industry experience, negotiating skills, and the ability to manage purchasing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position: Purchasing Manager

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Type: Full-time, in person

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for procuring structural steel, raw materials, coatings, fabrication supplies, and outsourced services required to support manufacturing and project operations.

This role ensures the timely availability of materials while maintaining competitive pricing, quality standards, and dependable supplier performance. The Purchasing Manager works closely with Operations, Finance, Sales, Estimators, and Project Managers to support production schedules, inventory planning, quoting, and project requirements.

• Procure structural steel, plate, tubing, raw materials, and fabrication supplies required for manufacturing and project operations.
• Convert purchase requisitions into accurate and timely purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard steel mills, service centers, fabrication vendors, and other suppliers.
• Solicit and evaluate competitive quotes to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor steel market conditions, pricing trends, material availability, and supplier capabilities.
• Provide current material pricing to Sales and estimating teams to support quoting activities.
• Procure specialized coatings, outsourced fabrication services, and other external production resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, pricing, and supporting documentation within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Sales, Estimators, and Project Managers to support production and project needs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support consistent pricing, quality, and delivery performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and total purchasing costs.
• Complete assignments independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Maintain dependable attendance and present a professional image.

• Experience procuring steel materials, fabrication services, or industrial manufacturing supplies.
• Understanding of steel purchasing processes, supplier management, and procurement workflows.
• Knowledge of standards for structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating quotes, supplier performance, pricing, and total cost considerations.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail when managing purchase orders, pricing, and procurement documentation.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments effectively.
• Experience using ERP purchasing systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing or steel fabrication environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience sourcing steel materials, coatings, fabricated components, or outsourced fabrication services.
• Experience working with domestic and international steel suppliers or service centers.
• Familiarity with product costing, price analysis, and steel market pricing trends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Bluebeam, and Tekla PowerFab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401(k) matching, including a 4% company match.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.