Materials & Procurement Lead

Wells Concrete; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness incentives

HSA options

Employee assistance resources

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Voluntary coverage options

Job summary

Wells Concrete seeks a detail-oriented Materials Team Lead to coordinate precast concrete materials operations, including receiving, inventory, quality control, and distribution to production teams. You will lead a team of material handlers and collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and safety to ensure timely, compliant materials.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, vendor negotiation, cost control, and continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing or materials management experience required.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, procurement processes, and supply chain operations.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems, or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with vendors.
• Familiarity with receiving and shipping documentation and procedures.
• Forklift operation experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of production processes and field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and condition of company facilities, including office, maintenance, quality buildings, and yard areas.
• Manage receiving, storage, and staging of materials to support production and field operations.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy, documentation, condition, and proper identification.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely system entry in Oracle.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder materials to meet operational demands.
• Coordinate material needs and schedules with Production, Field Operations, and Engineering teams.
• Source vendors, negotiate pricing and terms, and issue purchase orders.
• Evaluate supplier performance, pricing, and quality to optimize procurement decisions.
• Review purchasing requests and perform cost analysis to support efficient sourcing.
• Approve invoices within authority limits and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Operate forklifts as needed for material handling and storage.
• Support shipping activities, vendor communications, and additional duties as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strategic

Proactive

Organized

Adaptable

Efficiency

Cost control

Continuous improvement

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wells Concrete seeks a detail-oriented Materials Team Lead to coordinate precast concrete materials operations, including receiving, inventory, quality control, and distribution to production teams. You will lead a team of material handlers and collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and safety to ensure timely, compliant materials.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, vendor negotiation, cost control, and continuous improvement, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a