Associate Purchasing Agent

Southland Industries; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support the sourcing team with material orders, take-offs, and data entry at our Pflugerville, TX location. You will help expedite orders, resolve invoicing errors, and assist with supplier communications to meet project deadlines.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in purchasing or customer service support, strong multitasking, solid computer skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support.
• Basic purchasing practices and systems knowledge preferred.
• Strong time management skills with ability to handle multiple projects.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing team with placing orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers to follow up on delivery dates and back orders; inform teams of issues.
• Maintain current supplier pricing in ERP and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Assist with processing material receivers and coordinating bulk deliveries.
• Assist with processing material returns and credits.
• Support RFQ/RFP processes to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data entry accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

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 manage determines needs support.

• Assists Purchasing team with placing orders.
• Partners with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders. Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
• Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Assists with processing material returns and credits.
• Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.

Job Description

Position Summary

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

Position Details

• Assists Purchasing team with placing orders.
• Partners with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders. Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
• Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Assists with processing material returns and credits.
• Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.

Qualifications

• High school degree or G.E.D
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support
• Basic of purchasing practices and systems preferred
• Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required
• 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,

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.