PRODUCTION CONTROL-BUYER (Req #: 124)

Salary: 24.04 – 36.06

Date Posted:
07/15/2025
Location:
Pittsfield, MA
Salary Interval:
Full-time
Pay Range:
$50,000.00 – $75,000.00

Application Instructions:

Unistress Corp.

Under the third generation of family leadership with Perri Petricca, Unistress has grown into one of North America’s largest and most respected precast companies.

We are proud to be recognized by industry-leading organizations for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that not only exceed client expectations but also enhance the communities we serve. At Unistress, we take on some of the world’s most complex and challenging infrastructure projects, providing cutting-edge solutions and setting new industry benchmarks.

Are you ready to build your future with Unistress and take your career to new heights?

Position Description:
Role of Position

The Buyer is a member of the Production Control team and works closely with other teams and departments throughout the organization. The position participates in supplier development, alliance initiatives and plays a crucial role in cost management through lowest total cost of ownership. Works with project development and project managers to break down the production requirements and support production supervisors with the necessary documentation to run production.

Essential responsibilities

1. Maintain detailed records of transactions that are in compliance with financial guidelines, audit requirements, and solid business practices.
2. Work closely with sourcing team to achieve all department goals and objectives
3. Manage requisitions from Viewpoint and Web Req/MISys through procurement.
4. Run MRP daily and make purchases per MRP report
5. Prepare and conduct RFQ/RFP and other administration tasks as business warrants
6. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payments terms with suppliers.
7. Establish, build, and maintain effective relationships with all key suppliers
8. Source vet and onboard suppliers as needed
9. In-put all new supplier information in Viewpoint
10. Monitor, maintain, and update supplier certificate of insurance files
11. Produce and update Training Manual on Requisition Entry for Supervisors and general SOP for purchase order entry
12. Train new requisitioners and approvers as needed
13. Work with AP on Invoice Suspense Resolution
14. Work with suppliers to ensure compliance that PO # is placed in all invoices.
15. Support Estimating Department and engineers with pricing and estimating needs.
16. Review weekly receiving Inventory Report and place replenishment orders with appropriate suppliers for Receiving and Maintenance
17. Maintain and update Approves Supplier List by category.
18. Manage credit application process with new suppliers
19. Conduct RFQs for craft services/site services suppliers based upon time and materials.
20. Review production drawing requirements to assure material availability for each product
21. Monitor shop tickets to ensure release of approved prints to ensure adherence to the short-term firm schedule notifying managers and project managers of any issues that arise.
22. Ensure that communication between production control and production floor is timely, clear, and confirmed.

Position Requirements:
Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1. Two years administrative experience
2. Proven excellence in customer service, public relations, and Brand representation
3. Competency in MS office suite
4. Strong inter-personal and communication skills with all levels of an organization
5. Strong analytical skills
6. Proven track record of continuous performance improvement
7. Working knowledge of MRP Systems
8. Working knowledge of pre-cast systems and processes

We Value:

1. Strong leadership skills that include proven track record in creating an inclusive work environment that is defined by respect, training, development, and promotion of talent.
2. Concrete processing knowledge is a plus.

Core Competencies:

1. Builds trust and respect . Places a high value on collaboration. Is easy to approach and talk to; is empathic and a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is viewed as a leader and a team player.
2. Embraces honesty and transparency . Shares information appropriately. Embraces feedback and listens openly to it and offers feedback in a constructive and positive manner. Listens and values dialogue.
3. Develops Customer Relationships. Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers to support our goal of being the best pre-cast company. Strengthens ties with customers to ensure repeat customer projects. Builds relationships with employees, management, and customers. Is in the mind-set of continual growth.
4. Measures Actions Appropriately. Analyzes situations and determines gameplan. Acts with a sense of urgency, when required, and with the end result in mind. Prioritizes workload and projects and eliminates roadblocks. Uses time effectively. Knows when to take time to measure actions before implementation.
5. Assumes personal accountability for areas of responsibility . Can be counted on to deliver results that are timely, and meet expectations for safety, quality, and quantity. Takes ownership for follow-through and follow-up during the business process.
6. Utilizes Communication skills Effectively. Ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of settings. Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner. Communication consistently is respectful, inclusive, empathetic and empowering.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

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Job Industries

• Warehouse & Production