Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employ almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams and, residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Administrator to join our team. This role will work cross functionally with various departments to support the corporate office’s purchasing activities, with a focus on managing vendor information, assisting with purchase orders and receipts, and updating corporate hotel rates. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain and update accurate vendor information in the company’s ERP system.
• Ensure vendor records are complete, including addresses, contact details, and payment information.
• Assist with the creation and processing of purchase orders for good and services.
• Coordinate with internal departments to confirm receipt of goods and services, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• Assist in the negotiation and updating of corporate hotel rates with hotel partners.
• Ensure that corporate hotel rate information is accurate and up to date in the company's internal systems.
• Collaborate with HR, travel coordinators, and other stakeholders to manage the hotel program efficiently.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team.
• Prepare and maintain reports, tracking spreadsheets, and documentation related to purchasing activities.
• Recommend improvements to purchasing and vendor management processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support initiatives aimed at process optimization.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in business, purchasing, or administration.
• Experience with vendor data management, purchase orders, and receipt processes is a plus.
•  Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.