Procurement Buyer I

Hydro-Dyne Engineering; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Dyne Engineering in Clearwater, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Buyer I to support day-to-day purchasing, supplier coordination, PO management, and onboarding. You will partner with engineering, operations, and planning to ensure timely material availability for wastewater equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities include creating and tracking purchase orders, monitoring supplier acknowledgements and deliveries, coordinating with ERP data, and assisting with price negotiations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent purchasing experience.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and project requirements.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements, shipment status, and on-time delivery performance.
• Assist with supplier onboarding activities including documentation collection, compliance verification, and ERP setup.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams regarding specifications, lead times, and material requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information within ERP systems.
• Support supplier communication regarding delivery updates, order discrepancies, and invoice issues.
• Participate in routine price negotiations for standard materials and services.
• Escalate supplier delivery or quality concerns to senior procurement staff when appropriate.
• Support inventory optimization and material availability initiatives.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Excel

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain/Related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CLEARWATER, FL 33762

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Position Summary

The Procurement Buyer I supports the procurement function through the execution of day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier coordination, purchase order management, and supplier onboarding activities. This role works closely with engineering, operations, production planning, and suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials and services required for wastewater equipment manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and project requirements.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements, shipment status, and on-time delivery performance.
• Assist with supplier onboarding activities including documentation collection, compliance verification, and ERP setup.
• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams regarding specifications, lead times, and material requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information within ERP systems.
• Support supplier communication regarding delivery updates, order discrepancies, and invoice issues.
• Participate in routine price negotiations for standard materials and services.
• Escalate supplier delivery or quality concerns to senior procurement staff when appropriate.
• Support inventory optimization and material availability initiatives.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent purchasing experience
• 1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software.

Core Competencies

• Procurement administration
• Supplier communication
• Purchase order management
• Attention to detail
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Time management