Procurement Specialist - Construction (MEP)

Careers at Southland; Robinson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Purchasing Agent to execute quoting, procurement, and delivery of products and services from qualified suppliers and subcontractors. You will optimize cost, quality, and delivery in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include requisition fulfillment, invoicing collaboration with A/P, bid document support, and coordination with project managers and field staff to procure materials and manage POs.

Qualifications

• 2 year Associates’ degree preferred OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, systems, and practices.
• Good ability to effectively negotiate and procure items in a timely manner.
• Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required.
• Strong product knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings for Plumbing / mechanical systems.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills material requisitions from field staff, estimating or fabrication shop, procures and ensures product is ordered at a competitive price and delivery of product to user within required timeframes.
• Partners with staff and management to eliminate waste and streamline systems. Partners closely with A/P and Project Management to quickly resolve problem invoices and remits for payment within an acceptable time frame.
• Assists in compiling and preparing bid documents and bidders list, including inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendations for award of contract.
• Coordinates and assists with project managers and other job functions in procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools and supplies.
• Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past-due purchase orders.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

ERP software

COINS

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates’ degree or equivalent experience

Tools

COINS

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Purchasing Agent to execute quoting, procurement, and delivery of products and services from qualified suppliers and subcontractors. You will optimize cost, quality, and delivery in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include requisition fulfillment, invoicing collaboration with A/P, bid document support, and coordination with project managers and field staff to procure materials and manage POs.