Planning / Steel procurement

A practical guide to buying steel.

Prepare a steel procurement enquiry with product form, grade, dimensions, quantity, documentation, packaging and delivery requirements.

Illustrative steel coils in an industrial warehouse
01

Define the product and form

Start by naming the material: billet, rebar, sheet, coil, wire rod, feedstock or an alloy addition. If useful, explain what it will be used for. A product name alone may not tell us the grade or form you need.

02

Record the specification

List the grade and standard you need, including the edition if specified. Add dimensions, tolerances, finish and inspection or analysis requirements. If something isn't decided, simply say so.

03

Separate quantity from packing

State the total quantity and unit, then how you want it packed: bundles, coils, pallets, bags or another format. Mention any limit on individual package weight or on loading and unloading.

04

Define delivery and timing

Name the destination city or port and country, the preferred shipment window and the date the material is needed. State any agreed commercial delivery term and identify whether onward delivery is part of the requested scope.

05

List documents and review points

Share the documents required by your procurement team, such as material certificates, analysis reports or inspection records. Ask the commercial team to confirm availability, specification, origin, packing, price basis and delivery scope before an order is agreed.

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