Purchasing Support Specialist (Materials & Suppliers)

Southland Industries, Inc.; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries in Pflugerville, TX is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Support Associate to assist the purchasing team with orders, take offs, and data entry. You will coordinate with suppliers to track delivery dates and back orders, and help ensure on-time material flow.

This role emphasizes ERP data management (COINS preferred), attention to detail, and teamwork with suppliers, project management, field staff, and accounting to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED.
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support.
• Basic purchasing practices and systems.
• Strong time management to handle multiple projects.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient PC skills: spreadsheets, word processing, databases; experience with ERP software (COINS preferred).
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers, customers, project management, field staff, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP software

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

Southland Industries in Pflugerville, TX is seeking an entry-level Purchasing Support Associate to assist the purchasing team with orders, take offs, and data entry. You will coordinate with suppliers to track delivery dates and back orders, and help ensure on-time material flow.

This role emphasizes ERP data management (COINS preferred), attention to detail, and teamwork with suppliers, project management, field staff, and accounting to support continuous improvement initiatives.