Procurement Manager

CONCRETE STRATEGIES

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • 7+ years of procurement experience in concrete construction or related industry
  • Strong knowledge of concrete materials and rebar supply markets
  • Proven experience in vendor negotiations and contract management
  • Experience supporting preconstruction teams with budgeting and estimating
  • Sales or client-facing experience in concrete materials preferred
  • Established relationships with suppliers in the concrete and rebar market preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for construction materials
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
  • Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams for material pricing
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements
  • Monitor market trends to mitigate risks
  • Coordinate procurement with construction timelines
  • Evaluate vendor performance for continuous improvement
  • Support business development by leveraging supplier relationships

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Procurement Manager

Departments: Procurement Department Reports to: Director of Procurement

Direct Reports: Supply Chain Specialist

Summary Description:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading sourcing, purchasing, and vendor relationship strategies for concrete, rebar, and related construction materials. This role partners closely with preconstruction, operations, and field teams to ensure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality material procurement. The position requires strong industry knowledge, supplier negotiation expertise, and the ability to build and maintain strategic vendor relationships that support project success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for concrete, rebar, and related materials across multiple projects
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure competitive pricing and reliable delivery
  • Collaborate with preconstruction and estimating teams to provide accurate material pricing and market insights
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements to optimize cost, quality, and schedule performance
  • Monitor market trends, material availability, and pricing fluctuations to proactively mitigate risk
  • Coordinate with project teams to align procurement schedules with construction timelines
  • Evaluate vendor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support business development and sales efforts by leveraging supplier relationships and market expertise
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and contractual requirements

Materials Focus

Concrete Materials
  • Ready Mix Concrete
  • Cement
  • Aggregates
  • Supplementary Cementitious Materials (fly ash, slag)
  • Concrete admixtures

Reinforcing Steel
  • Reinforcing steel (rebar)
  • Fabricated reinforcing steel
  • Welded wire reinforcement
  • Reinforcement accessories and embeds

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Attributes / Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of procurement, purchasing, or preconstruction experience in concrete construction or related industry
  • Strong knowledge of concrete materials, rebar, and construction supply markets
  • Proven experience in vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost analysis
  • Experience supporting preconstruction teams with budgeting and estimating inputs
  • Sales or client-facing experience, particularly in concrete materials or construction services, strongly preferred
  • Established relationships with suppliers and vendors within the concrete and rebar market preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


Leadership Competencies
  • Drives results through strategic sourcing and cost management
  • Builds strong internal and external relationships
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making
  • Communicates effectively across teams and stakeholders
  • Leads with accountability and ownership
  • Promotes collaboration between procurement, preconstruction, and operations

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!

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