Landscaping Purchasing Agent

Are you an extremely detailed and organized person? Does the idea of managing small projects and accomplishing daily or weekly tasks fuel your fire? Are you persistent with follow-up? Do you like a bit of variety in your day-to-day? Are you looking for a stable and consistent position where you can demonstrate these skills and talents? Southern Design Companies has a place for you on our team

We’re ready to train the right person in the Southern Design Companies processes. Our standards are high, but so is growth potential.

We want to get to know you better Please take a moment to complete a brief (5-10 minute) survey as a part of our hiring process:

We believe in maintaining a strong, team-based company culture with an emphasis on our Core Values:

• Get it Done Attitude
• The team at SDCo is self-motivated with a can-do attitude. We are resourceful, fast paced, and always give 100% to handle the task at hand - no matter how big or small.
• Committed to Excellence
• The team at SDCo is 100% committed to excellence in all that we do. We are thorough, selfless, diligent, and detail oriented with a servant attitude.
• Customer First
• Everyone at SDCo shares a customer first attitude. We make it a point to remember why we are here every day - to serve our customers.
• Disciplined & Accountable
• All members of the team at SDCo operate in a disciplined fashion, we answer the bell every single day. We are accountable to ourselves, each other, the company, and our customer.

At Southern Design Companies, we believe employees are the cornerstone of our business. We work to ensure your well-being, offering a total rewards package including:

• Paid leave and holidays
• Financial Wellness Program including 401k matching and financial wellness services
• Employer-contributed healthcare plan including dental and vision
• Employer-funded Life insurance with optional additional Life/Cancer/Accidental insurance
• Bonus pay
• Opportunities for growth
• Phone reimbursement

Major Tasks, Key Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Purchases goods and services according to the company’s policies and procedures
• Coordinates with field Superintendents and Project Managers to verify and schedule orders
• Coordinates with managers to maintain inventory levels
• Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history
• Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts
• Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions
• Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records
• Records purchase orders accurately and timely in QuickBooks
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Desired Qualifications:

• to excellence and high standards
• organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• responsive, and reliable with an ability to dynamically multitask
• time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing responsibilities with enthusiasm

Education and Experience:

• Plant knowledge required
• Two years of purchasing experience preferred