Purchasing Specialist
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL | 33714
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 + Quarterly Bonus Potential
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 + Quarterly Bonus Potential
Why This Purchasing Specialist Opportunity Stands Out:
- Join a financially stable and growing organization known for exceptional employee retention and long-tenured leadership.
- Step into a Purchasing Specialist role with a structured training plan provided by a tenured team member advancing internally.
- Gain direct exposure to leadership and build a clear path toward higher-level purchasing and operations responsibilities.
- Play a visible role in inventory strategy, supplier management, and initiatives that impact business performance.
- Contribute ideas that drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization.
- Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, LTD coverage, bonus potential, and generous PTO.
Key Responsibilities for the Purchasing Specialist:
- Manage purchasing activities to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
- Analyze inventory trends, usage data, and demand forecasts using Excel and ERP systems to support purchasing decisions.
- Source products, evaluate vendors, and negotiate pricing to maximize value and profitability.
- Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to coordinate purchasing priorities and inventory needs.
- Serve as a key Purchasing Specialist supporting supplier relationships, inventory planning, and operational efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance inventory management and purchasing performance.
Qualifications for the Purchasing Specialist:
- 3+ years of recent purchasing or procurement experience.
- Manufacturing purchasing experience with raw materials strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze inventory and purchasing data.
- Experience working within ERP systems and inventory management databases.
- Demonstrated career stability and a track record of long-term success with previous employers.
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