What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Concrete Strategies LLC.?
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Procurement Manager or Director of Procurement
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Specialist supports concrete construction operations by managing both procurement activities and supply chain analytics. This hybrid role is evenly split between buying (materials, equipment, and services) and data-driven analysis to improve cost, availability, and operational efficiency. The position ensures timely delivery of concrete materials, forming systems, rebar, and related construction supplies while developing reporting tools and systems to enhance visibility and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute purchasing of concrete-related materials including ready-mix, rebar, formwork systems, embeds, and jobsite consumables
• Coordinate with project teams to understand material needs and schedules
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing
• Analyze material usage and pricing trends
• Develop reporting tools using Excel and Python
• Automate procurement workflows and systems
• Monitor inventory, lead times, and deliveries
• Support jobsites with logistics challenges
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, and finance
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 3 years of experience in supply chain or construction procurement
• Experience with concrete construction materials
• Advanced Excel skills
• Python experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in concrete construction
• Familiarity with scheduling and cost tracking
• Experience building automation tools
• Knowledge of Power BI or Tableau
• Basic SQL knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong understanding of construction supply chain dynamics
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
Core Values / Behavioral Expectations
• Safety and jobsite excellence
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Continuous improvement
• Integrity
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: Competitive Annual Salary based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
About Us
Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) is a full-service national concrete contractor with the in-house resources and expertise to safely self-perform a wide variety of commercial construction including all aspects of cast in place concrete, precast erections, and concrete restoration. CSI began as Clayco Tilt-Up in 1988. In 2005, our services expanded, and we re-branded the company to showcase the additional offerings. Our 30 years in the business have enabled us to learn and refine our craft to meet the current market needs.
Why Concrete Strategies?
• Economical Pricing
• Safe Jobsites
• Efficient, On-time Delivery
• High-quality, Innovative Results
National Presence
SEATTLE – PHOENIX - KANSAS CITY - ST. LOUIS - PENNSYLVANIA - DES MOINES – GREENVILLE - NBU
Engineering News Record Rankings
#7 Top 20 Firms in Concrete
#102 Top 600 Specialty Contractors
#26 Midwest Specialty Contractors
#3 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Missouri
#2 Midwest Top Specialty Contractors by Sector – Concrete
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans’ or military status, regardless of how discharged, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.