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in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jr Procurement Specialist/Jr Buyer
•3 days ago
Estimated Pay | $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Create/manage purchase orders for timely material procurement.
- Communicate effectively with vendors to ensure quality and deadlines.
- Follow-up on orders using tracking systems for efficiency.
- Evaluate contracts, invoices for alignment with purchase terms.
- Analyze costs, negotiate to optimize expenses without compromising quality.
- Expedite deliveries for customer satisfaction and on-time commitments.
- Forecast purchasing needs aligned with business demands.
- Cultivate relationships with existing/potential suppliers.
- Collaborate with logistics/operations for efficient supply chain.
- Handle additional tasks assigned by supervisor with flexibility.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field required.
- 3-5 years' purchasing experience with raw materials for manufacturing/production.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Effective decision-making and time management abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail and proactive attitude.
- Thrives in traditional and collaborative work culture.