Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist
Location: Miami, Florida
Division/Department: Procurement & Manufacturing Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $58,000 – $64,000 per year (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Join Our Team as a Purchasing Specialist!
We’re looking for a Purchasing Specialist to help drive our procurement and internal manufacturing processes at our industrial manufacturing facility in the Miami area.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both the strategic side of purchasing and the hands-on coordination of internal production. You’ll work closely with vendors, engineers, and shop leads to ensure materials and components are sourced, tracked, and delivered efficiently — while also managing what we manufacture in-house on our Laser, Press Brake, CNC Mill/Lathe/Router, and Welding equipment.
We’re a close-knit, collaborative team that values trust, transparency, and long-term growth. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy being part of a team where your work really matters, you’ll feel right at home here.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies for production.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts.
- Evaluate vendor performance to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Internal Manufacturing Workflow
- Coordinate with shop leads across Laser, Press Brake, CNC, Router, and Welding departments to manage internal production schedules and priorities.
- “Project manage” internal builds — ensuring items we don’t buy externally are efficiently produced in-house.
- Work with engineering and production teams to align purchasing activities with real-time shop needs.
Inventory & Material Flow
- Monitor inventory levels and manage re-order points to maintain optimal stock.
- Collaborate with warehouse and production teams for accurate material tracking and flow.
- Ensure accurate data entry and reporting within ERP systems.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain and manage purchasing and inventory data within SAP and/or QuickBooks.
- Support or lead data migration and integration projects from QuickBooks to SAP (migration experience a big plus).
- Maintain accurate, transparent purchasing and inventory records.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with accounting for invoice reconciliation and payment approvals.
- Communicate proactively with internal teams about material availability, lead times, and production priorities.
- Support internal audits and process documentation.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, preferably in industrial manufacturing or fabrication environments.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Technical Understanding: Familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes (CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, etc.).
- Software:
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- Experience with SAP and QuickBooks required.
- Data migration or system integration experience strongly preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Skills:
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- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based at our Miami manufacturing facility.
- Regular collaboration with shop floor teams, warehouse staff, and vendors.
- Occasional local travel for supplier meetings or training.
Our Culture
We’re not a big, faceless corporation — we’re a team of doers, builders, and problem-solvers who take pride in our craft and in each other. We value trust, teamwork, and growth, and we believe success comes from people who care about what they do.
If you’re looking for a workplace where your input matters, your coworkers have your back, and your career can grow with the company, we’d love to meet you.
Company DescriptionWe are committed to providing personalized, high-quality staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of each business we serve.
Company Description
We are committed to providing personalized, high-quality staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of each business we serve.