- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Position Summary
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services required for operations. This role ensures timely delivery of quality materials at the best possible cost, while maintaining supplier relationships and supporting production and distribution schedules.
Key Responsibilities
• Source and purchase raw materials, components, equipment, and services for manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Review production schedules and material requirements to ensure timely procurement.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP/MRP system.
• Resolve supply issues, delays, or discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and internal departments.
• Review and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Work closely with production and the lab to ensure purchased materials meet specifications.
• Identify, develop, and lead cost reduction, cost avoidance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support continuous improvement in the purchasing processes.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- 4+ years of progressive purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
- Knowledge of MRP/ERP and warehouse management system.
Preferred
- Experience analyzing spend data, cost structures, and market trends.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.