Sr Purchasing Agent

Southland Industries • Fort Worth, TX • 6h ago

Position Summary

The purpose of the position is to acquire services, supplies and goods as required at a competitive price in a time efficient manner. Position is responsible for the submission of invitations to bid; review, analysis, and purchase of supplies, services, goods and equipment; review of methods of acquisition; and preparation of purchase orders and related documentation.

Position Details

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.

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?

Benefits

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, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 established after 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).

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