Purchasing coordinator Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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Position Overview :

As a Purchasing Specialist you will provide administrative and operational support to the Consolidated Purchasing Team. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth purchasing transactions accurate system entry and effective communication with vendors sales and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transactions and excellent service
• Respond to inquiries on specs pricing and lead times from Sales and Customer Service teams
• Collaborate with vendors to obtain product details and resolve order-related issues
• Verify specifications and purchase requests from internal teams
• Process purchase orders including those from stock-out vendors
• Coordinate expedited orders arrange freight and track shipments
• Maintain relationships and manage purchasing for a small group of assigned vendors
• Run and analyze purchasing metrics (e.g. fill rate GMROI aged inventory) to support strategy
• Monitor inventory trends and share insights with Supply Chain and Sales teams
• Troubleshoot issues with pricing POs requisitions and deliveries
• Resolve supplier quality concerns; coordinate with Accounts Payable and Distribution Centers
• Verify supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in pricing or freight charges
• Maintain product documentation (e.g. MSDS tech sheets certificates of analysis)
• Develop and deliver inventory and purchasing control reports
• Update system costs due to price or freight changes and notify relevant teams

Expected Skills and Qualifications :

Preferred Skills & Qualifications :

Travel :

Pre-Employment Requirement :

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background requirement is especially critical for safety-sensitive roles.

Discover a Fulfilling Career :

At Composites One our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity fostering both personal and professional growth.

We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued and together we achieve great things.

Respect Teamwork and Communication are Woven into our Core Values :

Our guiding principle of Respect Teamwork and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers our Team and the world around us.

Benefits :

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Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At Composites One all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.

ADA Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Purchasing,Procurement,EDI,HR Sourcing,Microsoft Outlook,Pivot tables,SAP,Microsoft Excel,ERP Systems,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Procurement

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1