Junior Procurement Specialist

ProStaff Solutions

Miami, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), English Language, Entrepreneurship, Financial Trend Analysis, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Plastics Manufacturing, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Resin, Spanish Language, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing
LOCATION
Miami, Florida
POSTED
10 days ago
Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Junior Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented professional who is looking to build a long-term career in procurement, supplier management, and manufacturing operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable supply chain experience while working closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, and operations teams in a dynamic organization.

Full-time Onsite
Direct Hire
Pay Rate: DoE
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pmThe Junior Procurement Specialist will support the purchasing and supply chain department by managing purchase orders, coordinating suppliers, monitoring inventory levels, tracking deliveries, and helping ensure uninterrupted production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a long-term career in supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, bilingual (English/Spanish preferred), and eager to learn the fast-paced world of plastic manufacturing.
 

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

  • Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging supplies, machine parts, and MRO items.
  • Follow up with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and deliveries.
  • Compare supplier quotations and help identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Assist with vendor qualification and supplier performance tracking.
  • Track resin pricing trends and supply market conditions.

Inventory & Production Support

  • Monitor inventory levels and assist in preventing shortages or overstock situations.
  • Coordinate incoming shipments with warehouse and logistics teams.
  • Support production and maintenance teams with urgent purchasing needs.

Administration & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP system data.
  • Assist management with procurement reports and inventory analysis.
  • Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of purchasing, inventory, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
  • Experience in plastic manufacturing, HDPE/PET packaging, resin purchasing, inventory control, freight coordination, warehouse operations, or production scheduling.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Self-motivated with willingness to learn and grow.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.

What they offer

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • Career growth opportunities within supply chain and manufacturing operations.
  • Hands-on manufacturing experience in a specialized HDPE/PET/PP environment.
  • Paid holidays and PTO.
  • Opportunity to work directly with company leadership.
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.


Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.


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About the Company

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ProStaff Solutions

ProStaff is unlike other staffing or recruiting agencies.

We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients with a personal touch. Headquartered in South Amboy, ProStaff Solutions is a small group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail.We all pick up the phones, so it’s not unusual to get our executives on the line when you call. We want to be accessible and accountable to you.

What makes us unique?
Customer service and responsiveness are required of everyone who works at ProStaff. Our mission is to bring the right people to the right job every time. This is not easy, but it can be done.

To accomplish this, we make the effort to learn about your needs and use a careful screening process before we do any introductions. We value your time. If we bring you the wrong candidates or send you to the wrong companies, we’re not doing our job.

ProStaff can handle rush orders with skill, but we always understand our clients before proceeding. That’s why many people are loyal to us. We have worked with blue chip names such as Bed, Bath and Beyond and US Foods, as well as internet-based newcomers such as Blue Apron and Burlington Coat Factory.

Underlying ProStaff’s success are these values:

  • Hard work
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Helping the communities we serve

 

When we uphold our values, ProStaff Solutions Maintains Its good name–which is of utmost importance to us. It’s the heart of our business.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://prostaffnj.com/