Materials & Procurement Lead

Wells; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

HSA options

Job summary

Wells is seeking a detail‑oriented Materials Team Lead to coordinate precast concrete material flow, oversee inventory, and support production with timely, quality supplies. You will lead a small team, partner with production, quality, maintenance, and safety, and ensure accurate records and efficient procurement processes.

The ideal candidate has purchasing or materials management experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing or materials management experience.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems, or ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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

Inventory management

Purchasing

Vendor relationships

Procurement

ERP systems

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wells is seeking a detail‑oriented Materials Team Lead to coordinate precast concrete material flow, oversee inventory, and support production with timely, quality supplies. You will lead a small team, partner with production, quality, maintenance, and safety, and ensure accurate records and efficient procurement processes.

The ideal candidate has purchasing or materials management experience, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.