Purchasing Specialist

Walbec Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EmployerPaid Medical Plan with HRA

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

FSA (Flex Spending Account)

EAP

Disability coverage (short & long-term

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Walbec training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to bolster plant operations, inventory management, and procurement across its asphalt plants and warehouses. You will maintain parts data, train staff on the E360 system, and support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced field environment.

The role emphasizes cycle counting, parts sourcing, and process improvements, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth within Walbec’s Midwest footprint.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations, inventory management, or purchasing (industrial or construction environment preferred).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and ERP platforms (E360 experience preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Attention to detail.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Inventory control expertise.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Perform and oversee plant and warehouse cycle counts; establish min/max levels; organize and right-size inventory; implement barcode systems; manage obsolete stock.
• Purchasing Support: Populate and maintain reference parts lists; guide sourcing of alternative parts; support team with inventory insights; maintain parts data.
• Training & Development: Train purchasing staff on E360 usage; educate teams on reference parts systems and inventory processes; promote cycle counting best practices.
• Maintenance & Systems Support: Support oil sampling program; assist in emergency parts deliveries as needed.

Skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Training & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

E360 system

ERP platforms

Job description

Job Description:About Walbec GroupWalbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.The Position:The Purchasing Specialist plays a critical role in supporting plant operations, inventory management, and purchasing functions. This position ensures asphalt plants and warehouses are properly equipped, organized, and operating efficiently by maintaining inventory systems, training personnel, and supporting field operations.Key ResponsibilitiesInventory ManagementPerform and oversee plant and warehouse cycle countsEstablish and maintain min/max inventory levels for all plant and warehouse itemsOrganize, standardize, and right-size plant inventoryImplement and maintain barcode systems at plant locationsReview, remove, and manage obsolete inventory to reduce excess stockEvaluate returned parts from the field for reuse or disposalPurchasing SupportPopulate and maintain reference parts lists for all asphalt plantsProvide guidance on sourcing alternative parts when standard items are unavailableSupport purchasing team with inventory insights and system usageAssist with maintaining accurate and updated parts dataAssist in locating and sourcing parts required in the fieldTraining & DevelopmentTrain purchasing staff on E360 system usageEducate Teams on reference parts systems and inventory processesEducate members on cycle counting and inventory best practicesMaintenance & Systems SupportSupport oil sampling program implementation and trackingAssist in emergency parts deliveries as neededRequirementsExperience in plant operations, inventory management, or purchasing (industrial or construction environment preferred)Strong organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to train and mentor team membersFamiliarity with inventory systems and ERP platforms (E360 experience preferred)Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyAttention to detailProcess improvement mindsetInventory control expertiseTeam collaboration and leadershipAdaptability in a fast-paced field environmentThe Benefits:Competitive compensation aligned with industry standardsEmployer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceFlex Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Company-paid short and long-term disability coveragePaid parental leaveGenerous PTO and paid holidaysProfit sharingRobust Walbec training and professional development programOngoing career growth opportunitiesWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!