Senior Construction Purchasing Specialist

Southland Industries; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Southland Industries in Temple, Texas is seeking a seasoned purchasing professional to acquire services, supplies, and goods at competitive prices. You will prepare invitations to bid, solicit proposals, and manage purchase orders and related documentation in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Purchasing, 5+ years’ purchasing experience with 3+ years in construction, and strong negotiation, ERP/COINs skills, and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing or related field.
• 5+ years’ purchasing experience, with minimum 3 years’ in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices and systems.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• 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

Negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking / problem solving

ERP experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Purchasing or related field

Tools

COINs experience

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Southland Industries in Temple, Texas is seeking a seasoned purchasing professional to acquire services, supplies, and goods at competitive prices. You will prepare invitations to bid, solicit proposals, and manage purchase orders and related documentation in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Purchasing, 5+ years’ purchasing experience with 3+ years in construction, and strong negotiation, ERP/COINs skills, and ERP