Position Summary

The Purchasing Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Corporate Purchasing team by analyzing procurement data, maintaining supplier records, and driving cost-saving opportunities. This role focuses on collecting and interpreting purchasing data, leveraging credits and incentives, and providing actionable insights to improve supplier performance and purchasing efficiency. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, data-driven, and passionate about process improvement.

Position Details

• Collect, analyze, and interpret purchasing data to identify trends, cost drivers, and areas for improvement.
• Update and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs related to purchasing efficiency, supplier performance, and savings.
• Partner with procurement, finance, and operations teams to recommend strategies that enhance cost savings and supplier performance.
• Support sourcing initiatives by providing data-driven insights into supplier performance and market trends.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate and collaborate with suppliers to collect monthly PO line item data for purchasing reports
• Maintain current and accurate supplier files in Corporate Purchasing systems
• Create and manage supplier monthly PO data for reporting to the Corporate Director, National Purchasing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement analysis, or customer service support.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP, and procurement software (COINS experience preferred).
• Experience using AI tools to generate or enhance spreadsheet-based data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving capability.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools.
• Understanding of purchasing practices and systems.
• Experience working in a continuous improvement environment.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 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

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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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, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, 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.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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