Purchasing Agent, Associate

Position Summary

This role is responsible for assisting the purchasing team with material orders, take offs, will call orders, data entry, expediting, invoicing errors and other duties that the purchasing manager determines needs support.

Position Details

• Affords assistance to the Purchasing team with placing orders.
• Collaborates with suppliers to follow up on delivery dates and address back orders.
• Maintains accurate and updated supplier pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Aids in processing material receivers and coordinates bulk deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Supports the processing of material returns and credits.
• Participates in RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D.
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support.
• Basic understanding of purchasing practices and systems preferred.
• Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, quality-oriented, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, data base software, and experience using ERP software (COINS preferred).
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee).
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability.
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
• Wellness benefits.

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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