Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist
$50,000/year | Full-Time | 100% On-Site West Palm Beach, FL
GreenChem Industries is seeking a resourceful and analytical Purchasing & Sourcing Specialist to support our growing global chemical distribution business. This is more than a traditional purchasing role. We are looking for someone who enjoys finding solutions sourcing difficult-to-find products, developing new suppliers, negotiating better terms, analyzing costs, and using AI and modern technology to make sourcing and procurement faster and smarter.
What You'll Do
- Source chemicals and identify new domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers
- Partner with Sales to find solutions for new, difficult-to-source, and time-sensitive customer opportunities
- Use AI tools, digital research, industry resources, and supplier networks to identify new sourcing opportunities
- Prepare RFQs and compare suppliers based on price, quality, lead time, freight, duties, terms, reliability, and total landed cost
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, freight terms, lead times, and stocking programs
- Develop backup suppliers to reduce supply-chain risk
- Create and manage purchase orders through delivery
- Monitor shortages, backorders, supplier delays, and changing market conditions
- Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead times, and purchasing information in our ERP
- Analyze purchasing data and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement
- Build strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers
- Use AI, automation, Excel, and other technology to improve sourcing, research, reporting, and repetitive purchasing processes
What We're Looking For
- 1-2+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related experience preferred
- Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems; NetSuite is a plus
- Experience using AI sourcing tools, automation, or similar technology is highly preferred
- Persistent, curious, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Someone who looks for another solution when the first answer is "no"
You do not need to be a programmer. We want someone who knows how to use technology to research faster, analyze information, identify opportunities, and make better purchasing decisions.
Benefits PTO Paid Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Company Match
This position is 100% on-site in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is not remote or hybrid.
GreenChem Industries, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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