Senior Construction Purchasing Lead

Southland Industries, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in California is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services for active construction projects. You will liaise with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost‑effective purchasing while keeping project schedules on track.

The role oversees purchase orders, supplier coordination, material tracking, and rental equipment procurement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years purchasing or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong time management to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.
• Experience with COINS ERP, Excel, and database software preferred.

Responsibilities

• On-site project purchasing and placing orders.
• Track delivery dates, lead times, and back orders; communicate issues.
• Maintain supplier pricing and vendor info in COINS ERP and spreadsheets.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs for quotations; distribute to vendors.
• Coordinate materials with vendors using BOMs and requisitions.
• Manage purchase orders from procurement to delivery and returns.

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

COINS ERP

Excel

Database software

Job description

Southland Industries in California is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services for active construction projects. You will liaise with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost‑effective purchasing while keeping project schedules on track.

The role oversees purchase orders, supplier coordination, material tracking, and rental equipment procurement.