Strategic Purchasing & Inventory 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

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.