Associate Purchasing Agent

Southland Industries • Pflugerville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 manager determines needs support. Assists Purchasing team with placing orders. 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. Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets. Assists with processing material receivers. Coordinates bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines. Assists with processing material returns and credits. Supports the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.

Requirements

• High school degree or G.E.D
• Minimum 1 year experience in purchasing or customer service support
• Basic of purchasing practices and systems preferred
• Basic time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while planning and executing timely, effectively, efficiently, and accurately
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills, quality oriented, and strong attention to detail required
• 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the purchasing team with material orders, take offs, will call orders, data entry, expediting, invoicing errors and other duties that the purchasing manager determines needs support.
• Assisting the purchasing team with placing orders.
• Partnering with suppliers to follow-up on delivery dates and back orders.
• Tracking the status of all back orders and informing appropriate team members and departments of any issues.
• Maintaining current and accurate files of suppliers pricing within the ERP system and purchasing spreadsheets.
• Assisting with processing material receivers.
• Coordinating bulk deliveries of rough products, to meet deadlines.
• Assisting with processing material returns and credits.
• Supporting the RFQ, RFP processes to obtain product information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedule.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED