Senior Construction Purchasing Specialist

Southland Industries; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance & disability benefits

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to lead procurement for active construction projects, coordinating with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain schedules and cost efficiency.

The role involves managing purchase orders, vendor relationships, material tracking, COINS ERP usage, and supporting project managers with equipment purchases, while fostering collaboration across the field, accounting, and management.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• 5-7 years of experience in purchasing or customer service support.
• Understanding of purchasing practices and systems preferred.
• Strong time management skills with multiple projects.
• Experience with ERP software (COINS preferred).
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• On-site Construction - project purchasing and placing orders.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery dates, lead times, and back orders; inform team of issues.
• Maintain supplier pricing and vendor data in COINS ERP and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Prepare bid invitations and RFQs/RFPs; send to vendors as appropriate.
• Review material requirements and coordinate with vendors.
• Process material receivers and coordinate bulk deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Manage purchase orders from procurement to delivery, including returns and credits.
• Source cost-effective pricing and negotiate with vendors.
• Consult with vendors on needs and approval procedures.
• Support RFQs/RFPs and track onsite rentals.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Analytical skills

ERP experience

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school/GED

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to lead procurement for active construction projects, coordinating with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain schedules and cost efficiency.

The role involves managing purchase orders, vendor relationships, material tracking, COINS ERP usage, and supporting project managers with equipment purchases, while fostering collaboration across the field, accounting, and management.