Purchasing Specialist

CFS; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

LTD coverage

Bonus potential

Generous PTO

Job summary

CFS in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage inventory and supplier relationships in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions using Excel and ERP systems to optimize stock levels and cost control.

You will collaborate with sales, service, and operations to align purchasing priorities, drive process improvements, and support long-term supply chain goals; a structured training path is provided, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent purchasing or procurement experience.
• Manufacturing purchasing experience with raw materials strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze inventory and purchasing data.
• Experience working within ERP systems and inventory management databases.
• Demonstrated career stability and a track record of long-term success with previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage data, and demand forecasts using Excel and ERP systems to support purchasing decisions.
• Source products, evaluate vendors, and negotiate pricing to maximize value and profitability.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to coordinate purchasing priorities and inventory needs.
• Serve as a key Purchasing Specialist supporting supplier relationships, inventory planning, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance inventory management and purchasing performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Saint Petersburg, FL | 33714
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 + Quarterly Bonus Potential

Why This Purchasing Specialist Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a financially stable and growing organization known for exceptional employee retention and long-tenured leadership.
• Step into a Purchasing Specialist role with a structured training plan provided by a tenured team member advancing internally.
• Gain direct exposure to leadership and build a clear path toward higher-level purchasing and operations responsibilities.
• Play a visible role in inventory strategy, supplier management, and initiatives that impact business performance.
• Contribute ideas that drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, LTD coverage, bonus potential, and generous PTO.

Key Responsibilities For The Purchasing Specialist

• Manage purchasing activities to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage data, and demand forecasts using Excel and ERP systems to support purchasing decisions.
• Source products, evaluate vendors, and negotiate pricing to maximize value and profitability.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to coordinate purchasing priorities and inventory needs.
• Serve as a key Purchasing Specialist supporting supplier relationships, inventory planning, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance inventory management and purchasing performance.

Qualifications For The Purchasing Specialist

• 3+ years of recent purchasing or procurement experience.
• Manufacturing purchasing experience with raw materials strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze inventory and purchasing data.
• Experience working within ERP systems and inventory management databases.
• Demonstrated career stability and a track record of long-term success with previous employers.

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