Purchasing & Inventory Manager

United Concrete; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and insurance

401(k) with 10% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

United Concrete is hiring an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to lead procurement and inventory operations at our precast concrete facility. You will negotiate with vendors, optimize stock levels, and guide a small team in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The role requires strong experience in purchasing, procurement, and inventory management, with a track record of cost control and process improvements. Join a team focused on reliability and efficiency in material flow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with ERP/inventory software.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials (rebar, wire mesh, admixtures) and production supplies.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors to control costs.
• Manage inventory levels for raw materials, tools, and finished goods.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; resolve discrepancies.
• Supervise and develop a team of buyers and inventory staff.
• Partner with Production and Logistics to keep materials flowing on schedule.
• Track vendor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

ERP software

Negotiation

Excel

Reporting tools

Tools

ERP software

Job description

United Concrete Products is looking for an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to lead procurement and inventory operations at our precast concrete manufacturing facility. If you're skilled at negotiating with vendors, optimizing stock levels, and leading a team in a fast-paced industrial environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Source and purchase raw materials (rebar, wire mesh, admixtures) and production supplies
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors to control costs
• Manage inventory levels for raw materials, tools, and finished goods
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories; resolve discrepancies
• Supervise and develop a team of buyers and inventory staff
• Partner with Production and Logistics to keep materials flowing on schedule
• Track vendor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience with ERP/inventory software
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

Nice to Have

• Experience in precast concrete, ready-mix, or construction materials manufacturing
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle/fleet parts procurement

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental and insurance
• 401(k) with 10% company match
• Paid time off and holidays