Senior Construction Purchasing Pro

Southland Industries, Inc.; Conesville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Parental leave

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Purchasing professional in Ohio to manage acquisition of services, supplies, and goods at competitive prices, and to prepare invitations to bid and related procurement documentation.

Responsibilities include vendor negotiations, market research, and guidance to junior staff, with emphasis on construction procurement, ERP usage, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ purchasing experience, with minimum 3 years in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices and systems
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP; COINS experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent ability to analyze and problem solve

Responsibilities

• Prepares invitations to bid and requests for proposals for quotations from vendors for products and services; submits to vendors as appropriate.
• Researches market sources and vendors to locate and ensure most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of products and services.
• Negotiates pricing with vendors as necessary.
• Consults with proposed/new vendors to discuss company needs, services and products and company approval procedures.
• Provides direction to less-experienced Purchasing employees.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Vendor relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Office

COINS ERP

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Purchasing professional in Ohio to manage acquisition of services, supplies, and goods at competitive prices, and to prepare invitations to bid and related procurement documentation.

Responsibilities include vendor negotiations, market research, and guidance to junior staff, with emphasis on construction procurement, ERP usage, and strong communication skills.