- Location
- Sarasota, FL
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Purchasing Specialist
Help drive inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction at Wesco Turf.
The Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in supporting purchasing operations by managing inventory flow, vendor communication, and order accuracy across multiple product lines. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and is looking to grow within a stable, long-term organization.
What You’ll Do
- Support the Principal Buyer with Toro purchasing, including stock, direct shipments, and shop service orders
- Provide purchasing support for Allied vendors across 50+ product lines
- Place daily purchase orders and manage buyer queues
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and clear communication
- Monitor inventory levels, fill rates, and product availability
- Review product status and manage inventory requirements daily
- Reconcile daily receiving issues in coordination with Receiving, Accounting, and Customer Service
- Communicate backorders, ETAs, and order status changes; update systems accordingly
- Verify pricing and part number changes and communicate updates internally
- Maintain inventory supplies (boxes, labels, bags, etc.)
- Coordinate inventory movement between warehouses
- Assist with vendor claims, 1RGA processing, and defective parts tracking
- Review open purchase orders bi-weekly and assist with annual returns and obsolescence programs
- Support purchasing email queues, documentation updates, SOP maintenance, and special projects
What Can We Give You?
At Wesco Turf, our people are our greatest strength. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, feel supported, and be rewarded for your contributions.
Competitive Benefits & Rewards
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and eligible dependents
- Wellness Resources: Mental health, financial wellness, and employee support programs
- Growth Opportunities: Nearly half of our team has been with us for 10+ years—proof of our commitment to internal development and advancement
- Competitive Pay & Bonuses:
- Company-wide bonus tied to annual performance (0–3 weeks of additional pay, prorated your first year)
- Monthly incentive opportunities for Service and Operations team members
Requirements
What Do You Need?
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Previous experience in purchasing, inventory management, or warehouse operations
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate Excel proficiency (required)
- Experience with Prelude or similar inventory management systems (preferred)
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified employees without regard to sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. M/F/D/V
Wesco Turf, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
