Southland Holdings is seeking a Purchasing Agent; the position will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing materials, services and supplies in support of the Operations Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company data base of vendors.
• Develop and implementation of a thoughtful plan for improving the solicitation of proposals during the procurement process.
• Develop a strategy to obtain the best pricing based on the coordination of Johnson Bros and the vendor's approach to gain a competitive edge.
• Work with Operations Department to solicit pricing from vendors with a planned approach to receive advantageous pricing
• Management of Good Faith Effort to track and monitor Minority suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with the Contract
• Maintain regular contact with major vendors
• Submit and track required Confidentiality Agreements with the vendors.
• Submit and track required Service agreements with hired consultants.
• Manage the exchange of information provide to vendors keeping proprietary and public information separate.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post offer drug test.
• Must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
• Experience with Excel, including the creation and maintenance of Excel databases.
• Experience in the preparation and processing of electronic requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, services, and equipment to include the use of P-Cards.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities and actions at the same time.
• Sending out and tracking Requests for Quotations
• Coordinate purchasing efforts with project personnel and procurement, to include developing effective internal and external working relationships.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining tracking documentation for compliance with regulations and internal policies/procedures.
• Experience in maintaining, reporting, and administering Inventory.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with commercial export compliance regulations.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Experience in setting up shipments with domestic and international carriers

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from four-year college or university; and 5+ years of experience or equivalent. Experience in heavy civil marine construction preferred.

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