Purchaser III (Senior Buyer) -Precast Concrete

Tindall Corporation•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

We are Engineered to Serve. Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the Southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way. Our employees enjoy benefits including: Low Cost Employee Health plan, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Fully-paid Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Whole Life, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, EAP and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing. Position Summary The Purchaser Level 3 (Senior Buyer) is responsible for managing complex procurement activities for precast concrete operations, including sourcing raw materials, production inputs, and services. This role leads supplier negotiations, ensures cost efficiency, maintains supply continuity, and supports production schedules while upholding quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, construction management, or related field (preferred), equivalent experience in lieu of degree considered
5–8+ years of procurement or purchasing experience
Minimum 2–3 years in construction materials, manufacturing, or precast concrete industry preferred
Experience with bulk materials and industrial supply chains
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Knowledge of precast materials and production processes
Analytical mindset with cost modeling and forecasting ability
ERP/MRP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Excellent communication and vendor management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Understanding logistics, freight, and supply chain risk

Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials such as cement, aggregates, admixtures, rebar, and embedded components
Manage purchasing of molds, forms, hardware, and plant consumables
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers
Maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure performance, quality, and delivery
Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans when needed
Lead contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and long-term supply contracts
Analyze market trends (cement, steel, fuel, freight) to anticipate cost impacts
Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement processes
Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules
Monitor inventory levels and implement just-in-time or optimized stocking strategies
Prevent shortages or overstock situations that impact project timelines or working capital
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations
Maintain accurate purchase orders, contracts, and procurement records
Support audits and ensure traceability of materials used in precast production
Work closely with engineering, quality control, and project management teams
Assist in evaluating alternative materials or suppliers for cost or performance improvements
Support project bidding with accurate material cost estimates