Purchasing Agent |Temp-to-hire Position Available In Duval, Florida

Purchasing Agent |Temp-to-hire 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars Jacksonville, FL 32206 Purchasing Agent

• Temp to hire Contract 4 Months

• Permanent Department:

  Production Control Reports to: VP of Operations Jacksonville, Florida 32206 | Full

• Time | $24 an hour| From 7:30am-4:00pm |Monday to Friday| We are hiring the Purchasing Agent position in Jacksonville, FL.

Please see below all the essential details and requirements in order to be considered for this position:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, equipment, and services in support of production requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining inventory levels, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely delivery from suppliers while supporting continuous improvement in the supply chain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Source and purchase materials according to engineering specifications and production schedules. Create and issue purchase orders within Netsuite, track deliveries, and manage vendor performance. Use Netsuite EPR system to review and act upon MRP (Material Requirements Planning) recommendations to ensure timely procurement aligned with demand and production schedules. Support inventory management goals by avoiding overstocking or shortages of critical items. Monitor material availability and work with production control to adjust purchase orders based on changes in demand or lead times. Collaborate with production, planning, engineering, and quality teams to ensure materials meet project specifications and timelines. Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to obtain the best value. Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service capabilities. Resolve issues related to supply, pricing discrepancies, and supplier performance. Create and distribute inventory cycle counts. Work with production to reconcile any discrepancies. Monitor open POs to proactively ensure on time deliveries by vendors and to report any material delays to production control. Support inventory management goals by avoiding overstocking or shortages of critical items. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement within the supply chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong working knowledge of NetSuite ERP, especially in purchasing, inventory, and vendor modules. Experience working with MRP systems and interpreting MRP output for purchasing decisions. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Experience:

3+ years of experience in a procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment. Purchasing Agent

• Temp to hire/ Jacksonville, Florida 32206 | Full
• Time | $24 an hour| From 7:30am-4:00pm |Monday to Friday|

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Application Question(s): Please tell us more about your working experience with NetSuite & MRP. Ability to

Commute:

Jacksonville, FL 32206 (Required)

Work Location:

In person