Highlights
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Wallingford, CT |
| Industry | Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1954 |
| Website | http://www.unitedconcrete.com |
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental and insurance
- 401(k) with 10% company match
- Paid time off and holidays
About Company
United Concrete, founded in 1954, specializes in precast concrete products. Located in Yalesville, CT. This family run business offers a diversified line of municipal and state approved products. The 73,000 sq. foot facility enables United Concrete to service commercial and residential customers, as well as manufacture custom products.
Their in-house steel fabrication shop, Beauchemin Steel, enables them to take a new product from concept to production and reduce the development time. United Concrete, products include, septic tanks, leaching galleys, manholes, utility products, yard drains, oil water separators, and pump stations, to name only few.
In addition, the company produces a complete line of licensed products, including Transportable Buildings, "Evergreen" retaining wall system, "Convault" above ground storage tanks and cable concrete, the articulating erosion control system.
Weather your needs are big or small, custom or stock, let the expertise and know how of United Concrete work for you.
Their in-house steel fabrication shop, Beauchemin Steel, enables them to take a new product from concept to production and reduce the development time. United Concrete, products include, septic tanks, leaching galleys, manholes, utility products, yard drains, oil water separators, and pump stations, to name only few.
In addition, the company produces a complete line of licensed products, including Transportable Buildings, "Evergreen" retaining wall system, "Convault" above ground storage tanks and cable concrete, the articulating erosion control system.
Weather your needs are big or small, custom or stock, let the expertise and know how of United Concrete work for you.