Strategic Buyer: Materials & Supplier Negotiation

LS Solutions; South Highpoint (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in Florida is seeking a procurement specialist to support materials and services for custom plastics and rubber production. You will source, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure reliable supplies and cost-effective terms.

You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor inventory, track vendor performance, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet specs and drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in purchase order and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Source, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure reliable materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements.
• Create and manage purchase orders and ensure accurate order execution.
• Monitor inventory levels to support manufacturing continuity and on-time production.
• Track vendor performance and address supplier issues to maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet specifications and resolve procurement-related needs.
• Identify and drive cost savings and process improvements in purchasing and inventory management.
• Support a safety- and customer-focused manufacturing environment.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchase orders

Inventory tracking

Job description

LS Solutions in Florida is seeking a procurement specialist to support materials and services for custom plastics and rubber production. You will source, qualify, and manage suppliers to ensure reliable supplies and cost-effective terms.

You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor inventory, track vendor performance, and collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet specs and drive continuous improvements.