Procurement Specialist
An established South Florida company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join its operations team. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a stable organization offering a strong compensation and benefits package.
WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS
- Direct permanent employment
- Employer-paid medical insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Profit-sharing program
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Salary: Approximately $70,000 per year, with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Procurement Specialist will support the purchasing and sourcing of a broad range of materials, products, supplies, and services required for company operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Source and evaluate suppliers, products, materials, and services
- Prepare, request, review, and compare vendor quotations
- Analyze pricing, availability, lead times, quality, and delivery terms
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
- Issue and coordinate purchasing activities according to operational requirements
- Maintain productive and professional relationships with vendors
- Help ensure adequate availability of materials while controlling purchasing costs
- Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities when appropriate
- Coordinate with internal departments regarding purchasing requirements and delivery schedules
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records
- Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
- Follow established company procedures, quality standards, safety practices, sanitation requirements, and workplace policies
- Perform other purchasing and operational support duties as required
- The position operates within a regulated manufacturing and distribution environment and requires compliance with applicable quality, workplace safety, and regulatory standards, including relevant ISO, FDA, GMP, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should possess a combination of education and relevant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply-chain experience.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent post-secondary education; or
- Three to five years of relevant purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or related experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) designation is preferred
- Supply management or procurement certification is considered an asset
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong purchasing, sourcing, vendor-management, and negotiation skills
- Ability to review and compare quotations, pricing, terms, and supplier proposals
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand operating procedures, safety guidelines, technical instructions, and company policies
- Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence, and purchasing documentation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with vendors, internal departments, and management
- Comfortable performing calculations involving pricing, discounts, percentages, commissions, quantities, measurements, weights, and volumes
- Familiarity with both U.S. Standard and Metric measurements
- Ability to interpret and carry out written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions
- Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English
Spanish-language skills are considered an asset but are not required.
SIGOOK® is a Staffing Firm offering equal labor opportunities in compliance with all applicable laws in the USA for personnel recruitment and selection. We sincerely thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.