Senior Purchasing Agent

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

The purpose of the position is toacquireservices,suppliesand goods asrequiredat a competitive price in atime efficientmanner. Positionis responsible forthe submission of invitations to bid; review, analysis, and purchase of supplies, services,goodsand equipment; review of methods of acquisition; and preparation of purchase orders and related documentation.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years’purchasingexperience, with minimum 3years’inthe construction industry
• Strongknowledge ofpurchasingpractices and systems
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with ERP; COINs experience preferred
• Strongverbal and written communication skills
• Excellentprioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellentability to analyze and problem solve

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued,

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be establishedafter a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).