Purchasing Logistics Agent Specialist

Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEDUCATION (or) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in related field, or 5-years relevant experience inAREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: General Responsibilities:Purchases goods and services in accordance with the Gordon, Inc. policies and procedures •Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliersEvaluates bids, ensuring compliance with departmental and company policies and proceduresEvaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction historyWorks with vendors to negotiate volume and transaction discounts, and all other available or potential discountsVendor and Materials Management:Assesses current vendor material availability; reasonably predicts future stocking needs based on the market, delivery systems, and other variablesCoordinates inventory levels with internal Sales and Project managersCoordinates with the Gordon, Inc. Financial Management and Operations Management the recommended removal or disposal of surplus materialsManages inventory levels of warehouse materials for peak efficiency and economyEnsures that internal and external customer plant and office supply needs are metLogistics:Is proficient in standard logistics terminology and softwareAssesses and recommends ideal shipping methods, routings or carriers to meet all required and necessary parameters, specifications and costsEnsure materials are delivered to the designated delivery sites in a timely manner, as per clients’ criteria and directionsNegotiates freight rates and other services related to logistics with carriersAssists with resolutions and/or grievances related to freight claims with vendors, contractors, and suppliersManages and negotiates freight claimsOversees any other financial transactions related to logisticsSchedules and tracks inbound and outgoing shipments, when requiredMaintains and/or implements, as required, purchasing and logistics recordkeeping systemsAdministrative:Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies and equipmentDrafts and/or reviews vendor supply and service specificationsConducts audits to ensure that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include the appropriate terms and conditionsIntakes, records and processes purchase requisitions, and completes the purchase data packageDistributes purchasing information to involved parties including vendors, internal sales representatives and project managersMaintains pricing histories and other related vendor information and recordsPrepares reports of current and anticipated market conditions related to the costs of materials and suppliesDrafts, clarifies and implements instructions, policies, and procedures related to purchasing and contract managementPerforms other related and/or required duties, as assignedREQUIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsCustomer service skills that display empathy for both internal and external customersProven successful skill in negotiatingExcellent organizational skills with emphasis and attention to detailThorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policiesAbility to delineate to others the policies and procedures used in the management practices of purchasing and logisticsAbility to work independently and handle multiple projectsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwarePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Capable of accessing all areas of the facilityMay require travel from time-to-timeCOMPANY BENEFITS: As an employee of Gordon, Inc., you will participate in the Gordon, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This Plan allows Gordon Inc. employees to share in the value and growth of the company and accumulate ownership in the stock of the company, at no cost to you. Gordon, Inc. also offers Health, Dental, Voluntary Term Life, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, a comprehensive 401(k) Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off (PTO). Gordon is an equal opportunity employer. ABOUT GORDON, INC.: Gordon, Inc. was founded in Shreveport, Louisiana, 1964. Since then, the company has grown to 100+ employees, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility utilizing over 226,000 square feet, and globally supported by over 70 independent manufacturing representatives. Gordon specializes in sustainable architectural metal products for interior and exterior applications. Product applications include specialty metal ceilings and wall systems, drywall and plaster trims, column enclosures, and many other architectural specialty products. Systems are designed for commercial, acoustical, educational, cleanroom, data center, healthcare, correctional, industrial, and institutional environments. Gordon, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer and is widely known throughout the industry as the leader in custom architectural specialties. For more information, please visit our website at:

Created: 2026-03-10