Inventory & Purchasing Specialist (Buyer I)

Jobsought; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $32.21/hr

Job summary

Jobsought is seeking an Inventory/Purchasing Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to manage inventory, review buying guides, and place purchase orders with suppliers. The role requires coordinating with finance and logistics to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy, while supporting inventory optimization initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in purchasing or related fields, a High School Diploma, and availability for a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. AS400 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of purchasing, merchandising, procurement, inventory management, or related business experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels for assigned product categories to support demand and DSO.
• Review buying guides and place purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring pricing, quantities, freight terms, and delivery dates accuracy.
• Monitor system reports (out-of-stock, over-allocated) and take action to maintain inventory levels.
• Confirm purchase orders and resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantities, freight, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with vendors, finance, and logistics to ensure timely delivery and replenishment.
• Maintain accurate item and vendor data including pricing, freight terms, and product information.
• Communicate regularly with sales on inventory availability, supply issues, and updates.
• Support inventory initiatives to reduce spoilage, shrink, aged inventory, and returns.
• Participate in supplier relationships, vendor selection, sourcing decisions, and occasional pricing discussions.
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service while supporting purchasing and inventory objectives.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Vendor relations

Communication

Data accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

AS400

Job description

Jobsought is seeking an Inventory/Purchasing Specialist in Jacksonville, FL to manage inventory, review buying guides, and place purchase orders with suppliers. The role requires coordinating with finance and logistics to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy, while supporting inventory optimization initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in purchasing or related fields, a High School Diploma, and availability for a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. AS400 experience is a plus.