Pipeline Purchasing Agent

Position responsibilities:

• Negotiates price, quality, delivery and terms with selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with Industrial Construction terminology, supplies and materials within the Electrical, Mechanical and Coating industries.
• Follow up with suppliers / vendors on order confirmation and to track on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Work with Accounting resolve issues related to invoice payments and material / rental / supply receipts.
• Work closely with job site Foreman and Project Managers to ensure supplies, materials and equipment are being delivered when needed.
• Evaluate and identify Sub-contractors to meet the Company’s standards of safety and quality.
• Identify potential cost savings ideas and process improvements, saving time and money.
• Other duties as required.

Role qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of customer service, office environment, buyer, purchasing, planning or supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of best purchasing and inventory practices
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid background in Customer Service to establish and maintain vendor relations
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (including excel) and Outlook

Essential skills and experience:

• Knowledge general purchasing practices
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Great listening, written and oral communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and able to learn new applications quickly
• Eclipse software experience or other Linux based/SAP based, ERP software experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of manufacturer to vendor channels a plus
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills

Reporting to this position:

• No direct reports

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods of time; bend; use hands to finger, keyboard use, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

Working hours: 50 hours per week, Monday – Friday with an occasional phone call on weekends.

Office Location: XL Industrial Services, Inc. Office in La Porte, IN. Working from home is not an option.

Benefits: Full Benefits will be offered. Health Care, Dental, Life, Vision, 401k, ESOP, PTO and Paid Vacation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Purchasing: 4 years (Required)
• Sales pipeline: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person