Buyer

McNichols; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentives

Health & wellness benefits

401k matching

15 days PTO

Company paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

McNICHOLS, headquartered in Tampa, FL, seeks a Buyer to handle procurement, supplier management and inventory control across our distribution network. You will identify material needs, issue POs, maintain stock levels, and coordinate with vendors to secure favorable terms.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 3–5 years in purchasing, with strong Excel and ERP experience (JD Edwards E1). Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in procurement or related field.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience and material planning.
• Proficient with JD Edwards E1 and Excel for data integrity and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Identify material needs, review items, qualify suppliers, request quotes.
• Place purchase orders and secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships; assess performance.
• Monitor inventories, track orders, and manage material flow.
• Resolve PO/invoice discrepancies and expedite shipments as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

JD Edwards E1

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At McNICHOLS, you will find challenging work, a supportive team, and abundant opportunities for enrichment and growth. We invite you to search for your next career opportunity at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida, or at one of our 19 Metals Service Centers across America.

Position:Buyer

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Id:914-T

# of Openings:1

With distribution centers nationwide, McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family-founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose driven team inspired to support our customers in building America.

We have an exciting opportunity for aBuyerto join our team.This position performs all aspects of purchasing and maintains appropriate stock levels at distribution services across the organization.

This position is based at our corporate office which is centrally located at Rocky Point, overlooking the waters of Tampa Bay.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing:Identify material needs and item reviews, supplier qualification, request quotes, place purchase orders, and secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Supplier Management:Build and maintain relationships with vendors and assess their performance.
• Inventory & Logistics:Monitor inventory levels, track order status, expedite or defer shipments as needed, and manage material flow to maintain proper stocking levels to avoid stock outs.
• Cost & Quality Control:Stay current with market trends and pricing, seek cost-saving opportunities, ensure materials meet quality standards, and handle order discrepancies.
• Issue Resolution:Proactively resolve discrepancies between POs and invoices, handle returns for defective materials and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:Requires a BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in procurement or related field, with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience.
• Technical Proficiency:Proficient and proven experience withERP systems(e.g., JD Edwards E1) and Microsoft Excel is essential for data integrity, analysis, and scheduling.
• Soft Skills:Strong negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills to effectively interface with both external vendors and internal departments with a sense of urgency.

• At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

Join McNICHOLS – Where Inspired People and Inspired Service are our mission. Visit us at mcnichols.com/careers to learn more!