Purchasing Agent, Associate
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Job overview
Southland Industries is hiring a Purchasing Agent, Associate. The Associate Purchasing Agent assists the purchasing team with material orders, take-offs, will-call orders, data entry, expediting, and invoicing errors. This role involves partnering with suppliers to track delivery dates and back orders, maintaining accurate pricing files, and supporting material processing and returns. The agent also helps with RFQ and RFP processes to gather product information.
Key focus areas include Assist purchasing team with placing orders, Partner with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders, and Track the status of all back orders and inform appropriate team members.
Successful candidates bring High School Degree Or GED, Quality Oriented And Strong Attention To Detail, and Continuous Improvement Environment. Important skills include Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Purchasing Practices, Time Management, and ERP Software. Preferred (not required): Spreadsheet Software, Word Processing Software, Database Software, and Collaboration.
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Position Summary
This role is responsible for assisting the purchasing team with material orders, take offs, will call orders, data entry, expediting, invoicing errors and other duties that the purchasing manage determines needs support.
Position Details
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Assists Purchasing team with placing orders.
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Partners with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders. Tracks the status of all back orders and informs appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
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Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
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Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
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Assists with processing material returns and credits.
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Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.
Qualifications
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High school degree or G.E.D
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Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support
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Basic of purchasing practices and systems preferred
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Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
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Basic analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required
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Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, data base software, and experience using ERP software. (COINS preferred)
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Ability to work in a continuous improvement environment
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Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, project management team, field staff, and accounting in a team environment.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
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401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
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Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
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Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
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Disability income protection insurance
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Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
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Paid parental leave
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Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
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Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
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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.
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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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