Jr. Buyer -

Manufacturing Location:

Port St.

Lucie, FL Schedule:

Monday-Friday | Morning Shift | Approximately 8:30 AM-5:00

PM Pay:

$23-$24/hour, based on experience

Position Type:

Hourly | Long-Term Opportunity We are seeking a Jr. Buyer with manufacturing experience to support purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, supplier coordination, and ERP/MRP data management. This is a long-term opportunity for someone interested in building a career with the company, as the position involves extensive training. Key Responsibilities Source and purchase materials, parts, supplies, and services for manufacturing. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, shipping, and supplier terms. Coordinate supplier work orders based on production needs and customer demand. Monitor inventory levels and investigate inventory discrepancies. Evaluate and develop supplier relationships based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery. Maintain bills of material and purchasing information in the ERP/MRP system. Identify alternate suppliers and materials to help control costs. Track and report KPIs related to inventory, productivity, quality, cost, and pick time. Audit and resolve material and supplier issues. Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate supplier work orders and purchasing records. Ensure compliance with quality, OSHA, MSDS, and company standards. Qualifications 2+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or buying experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience sourcing and purchasing parts/materials used for assembly or manufacturing required . Associate degree or certificate in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred. General knowledge of an ERP/MRP system ; Intuitive ERP experience is a plus. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Basic understanding of supply chain management. Strong mathematical and analytical skills. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Ability to maintain an organized work area and follow 5S principles.

Ideal Candidate:

Someone with hands-on manufacturing purchasing/sourcing experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity , not a short-term position.

Location Update:

The position will initially be based in Stuart, FL and is expected to relocate to Port St. Lucie near I-95 and Becker Road around October.

Compensation:

$23-$24/hour. Candidates with strong experience may be considered above the posted range. #Pro123