Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

POSITION SUMMARY

We’re looking for a Purchasing Agent to support our procurement operations by sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries for our construction projects. In this role, you’ll play a key part in securing competitive pricing, tracking orders, and collaborating with project teams to meet deadlines efficiently.

What You Bring:

✅ 3+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in the construction industry.

✅ Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

✅ Proficiency in ERP systems (COINS preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.

✅ Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Be a part of a team where your procurement expertise contributes to building exceptional projects. Apply today!

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 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

What you bring to the table:

• AA degree in business administration or purchasing related field from an accredited university preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of purchasing experience, including construction industry experience.

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries (https://southlandind.com/) . This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor (https://brandt.us/mep-construction-services/) in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then  JOIN  our team and become a part of an organization that values  PEOPLE ,  SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

*For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: * Southland Careers (http://southlandindcareers.com/) * or on * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SouthlandInd) * or * LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1408634606883%2Ctas%3ASouthland%20industries%2Cidx%3A2-1-4) * *

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture (https://southlandind.com/culture)

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, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.

*All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. *

*We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time*

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