Purchasing Administrative Assistant

:

Purchasing/Administrative Assistant - Commercial Flooring

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team. The ideal candidate will assist in pricing materials, managing vendor relationships, tracking orders, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring that purchasing processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing and selecting suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
• Create and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with the purchasing team to reorder stock as needed.
• Follow up on outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues with suppliers.
• Maintain and update purchasing records, reports, and supplier information.
• Support negotiations on prices, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Communicate with internal departments to understand material and supply needs.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in a purchasing or administrative support role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with purchasing software or RFMS is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with procurement processes and supply chain terminology.
• Experience with RFMS

Working Conditions:

• Work in an office environment.
• Occasional visit to vendor office or warehouse.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In Person

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• Weekends if needed

Location: Sarasota, FL Reports To: Director of Operations

Pay: $35,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34236 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sarasota, FL 34236: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person