Procurement Buyer I: Materials & Supplier Coordination

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc. is seeking a Procurement Buyer I to support day-to-day purchasing activities for wastewater equipment manufacturing. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability and compliant procurement processes.

The role emphasizes growing foundational procurement knowledge, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent purchasing experience.
• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders aligned with production schedules.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements, shipment status, and on-time delivery.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and ERP setup.
• Coordinate with engineering/operations on specs and lead times.
• Maintain procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information in ERP.
• Support supplier communication on delivery updates and invoice issues.
• Participate in routine price negotiations for standard materials.
• Escalate delivery or quality concerns to senior staff.
• Support inventory optimization and material availability initiatives.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc. is seeking a Procurement Buyer I to support day-to-day purchasing activities for wastewater equipment manufacturing. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability and compliant procurement processes.

The role emphasizes growing foundational procurement knowledge, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.