Strategic Construction Procurement Agent

Southland Industries; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Training & memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking a Purchasing Agent to execute quoting, procurement, and delivery of products and services from qualified suppliers and subcontractors. This role supports company policies and seeks the best evaluated solution in terms of cost, quality and delivery.

You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with project teams, resolve supplier issues, and assist with bid documents. Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills are required; COINS ERP knowledge

Qualifications

• 2 year AA degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices, systems, and practices.
• Good ability to effectively negotiate and procure items in a timely manner.
• Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required.
• Strong product knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings for Plumbing / mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, data base software, and experience using ERP software. (COINS preferred)
• Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills material requisitions from field staff, estimating or fabrication shop, procures and ensures product is ordered at a competitive price and delivery of product to user within required timeframes.
• Partners with staff and management to eliminate waste and streamline systems.
• Partners closely with A/P and Project Management to quickly resolve problem invoices and remits for payment within an acceptable time frame.
• Assists in compiling and preparing bid documents and bidders list, including inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendations for award of contract.
• Coordinates and assists with project managers and other job functions in procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies.
• Assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to supplier activities.
• Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past-due purchase orders.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Negotiation

Procurement

Vendor management

Time management

Communication (oral and written)

Presentation skills

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

AA degree

Tools

COINS ERP

Job description

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking a Purchasing Agent to execute quoting, procurement, and delivery of products and services from qualified suppliers and subcontractors. This role supports company policies and seeks the best evaluated solution in terms of cost, quality and delivery.

You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with project teams, resolve supplier issues, and assist with bid documents. Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills are required; COINS ERP knowledge