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.
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Source and purchase materials, parts, supplies, and services for manufacturing.
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Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, lead times, shipping, and supplier terms.
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Coordinate supplier work orders based on production needs and customer demand.
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Monitor inventory levels and investigate inventory discrepancies.
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Evaluate and develop supplier relationships based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery.
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Maintain bills of material and purchasing information in the ERP/MRP system.
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Identify alternate suppliers and materials to help control costs.
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Track and report KPIs related to inventory, productivity, quality, cost, and pick time.
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Audit and resolve material and supplier issues.
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Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Maintain accurate supplier work orders and purchasing records.
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Ensure compliance with quality, OSHA, MSDS, and company standards.
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2+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Experience sourcing and purchasing parts/materials used for assembly or manufacturing required.
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Associate degree or certificate in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.
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General knowledge of an ERP/MRP system; Intuitive ERP experience is a plus.
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Basic understanding of supply chain management.
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Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
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Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
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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.
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