Junior Procurement Specialist - 16831017

Job Description

Job Description

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 pm Position Summary The 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 to explore all opportunities.

#ps
Company Description

Prostaff Solutions is committed to all aspects of staffing services
We offer comprehensive best-practices for our clients and employees.

Our Vision:
ProStaff Solutions strives to be the premier employment solutions provider to every community we serve.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to bring the right people to the right job every time. Accomplishing this, we better people's lives and increase our customers and employees success.

Our Values :
Our Pledge of Integrity
Our name is the most important thing we own. To us, it is more than an identity. It is also how we act. It is both the foundation and the heart of our business.
Because our success depends on our personal integrity and honesty, we work hard. We also reward hard work. We believe great things happen when we listen to each other, and that is why our doors are always open. We also strive to strengthen our communities by example in leadership, and by donations of time and resources.

Company Description

Prostaff Solutions is committed to all aspects of staffing services\r\nWe offer comprehensive best-practices for our clients and employees. \r\n\r\nOur Vision: \r\nProStaff Solutions strives to be the premier employment solutions provider to every community we serve.\r\n\r\nOur Mission:\r\nOur mission is to bring the right people to the right job every time. Accomplishing this, we better people's lives and increase our customers and employees success.\r\n\r\nOur Values :\r\nOur Pledge of Integrity\r\nOur name is the most important thing we own. To us, it is more than an identity. It is also how we act. It is both the foundation and the heart of our business.\r\nBecause our success depends on our personal integrity and honesty, we work hard. We also reward hard work. We believe great things happen when we listen to each other, and that is why our doors are always open. We also strive to strengthen our communities by example in leadership, and by donations of time and resources.