Buyer

High Concrete Group; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

High Family Foundation Scholarship

Good Measure Award

Job summary

High Concrete Group LLC in Springboro, Ohio is seeking a Buyer to provide strategic and tactical procurement support for direct/indirect materials across operations. You will use SAP, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and monitor market trends to secure favorable pricing for over $200M in annual revenue.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, a bachelor’s in business or SCM, and APICS certification preferred. Travel is <10% and the company offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tactical and strategic procurement/supply chain experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, SCM, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred or willingness to pursue
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and ability to analyze/compile/organize complex data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent contract negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to travel (<10% of time)

Responsibilities

• Use SAP to procure direct/indirect materials for daily production and operations
• Assist with supplier contract negotiations and develop contract documentation
• Oversee invoice resolution activities as needed
• Oversee supplier evaluations, onboarding, relationship management, and meetings
• Visit suppliers to verify capabilities, quality, and capacity
• Advise operations and engineering on market conditions and lead times
• Identify and develop process improvement activities
• Obtain pricing and technical information from suppliers for other departments
• Stay updated on industry methods and equipment
• Attend equipment/product shows relevant to the concrete industry
• Participate in operations meetings and advise purchasing personnel
• Lead by example and uphold company philosophy of trust and innovation
• Perform other duties within scope of job responsibilities

Skills

Procurement

Strategic thinking

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/SCM/Operations Management

APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At High Concrete, we don’t just pour concrete, we shape skylines and bring bold visions to life. With more than 75 years of experience and nearly five decades as a precast leader, we’ve become a trusted partner for architects, engineers, and builders nationwide. As the nation’s largest producer of precast concrete parking structures and a leader in architectural and structural wall panels, we deliver the strength, precision, and support that complex projects demand.

From stadiums and schools to warehouses and cultural landmarks, our work stands tall — in every sense of the word.

Ready to build a career that’s as solid as our structures? Join High Concrete in Springboro, Ohio, where your future is built to last.

The Buyer will provide high level purchasing support (strategic and tactical) to High Industries and High Concrete Group LLC. This position will support the planning and procurement of direct/indirect materials, services, and equipment in support of operations and manufacturing for over $200M in annual revenue across multiple locations.

An ideal candidate will have the ability to leverage, negotiate, and communicate pricing as well as monitor and proactively react to market trends in connection with materials and services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Use SAP to procure direct/indirect materials needed for daily production and operations
• Assist with supplier contract negotiations and develop contract documentation
• Oversee/perform invoice resolution activities as needed
• Oversee/perform supplier evaluations, onboarding, relationship management, and diamond meetings as needed
• Visit new and existing suppliers to verify supplier capabilities, quality, and capacity
• Advise Operations, Estimating and Engineering departments of market conditions, lead times, and possible price increases
• Support the organization in the identification and development of process improvement activities
• Obtain technical information, pricing, and advice from suppliers for other departments as needed
• Keep abreast of the industry in order to be aware of new methods, equipment, etc.
• Attend new equipment and product shows relative to the concrete industry
• Participate in operations meetings, special committees, etc., and advise operational personnel and other purchasing personnel within High Companies/High Concrete Group LLC
• Be committed to continuous improvement
• Lead by example and emulate the High Philosophy: Building Trustworthy Relationships and Being Innovative Leaders
• Perform other duties and tasks, as assigned, within the scope of the job responsibilities

Experience, Training and/or Education

• 2+ years of tactical and strategic procurement/supply chain experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or equivalent experience
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred or willingness to pursue
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and ability to analyze/compile/organize complex data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent contract negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to use strategic thinking along with tactical buying experience
• Ability to travel (<10% of time)

Working for The High Companies:

At High Concrete co-workers always come first. This belief is as strong today as it was when The High Companies was founded over 90 years ago!

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers. Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match up to 6%
• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs that are job-related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplify The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure".