Purchasing Agent

Overview

Procure, negotiate and deliver construction materials, ensuring cost, quality and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• process improvement
• invoice resolution
• procurement coordination
• material requisition
• bid preparation
• purchase orders

Tasks

-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. -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. -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. -Assists in compiling and preparing bid documents and bidders list, including inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendations for award of contract. -Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines. -Prepares and manages purchase orders and follows up on past-due purchase orders.

Requirements

• problem solving
• construction
• purchasing
• erp
• aa degree
• pipe valves

What You Bring

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

People Also Searched For

Benefits

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

About Southland Industries

-Delivers engineering, construction, service, and energy solutions across complex building lifecycles. -Works on high‑profile projects—from airports and sports arenas to hospitals and advanced technology facilities. -Known for tackling intricate MEP challenges with prefabrication, modular systems, and cutting‑edge controls. -Typical projects include airport baggage systems, elite sports venues, healthcare campuses, and biotech labs. -Stands out for its seamless ‘one‑company’ national model that leverages cross‑country expertise. -Combines bold problem‑solving and craftsmanship to create future‑ready, efficient built environments.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-successful drug test, background check, and professional reference checks required. -motor vehicle record (mvr) check required for roles that include driving duties.