Jobs · Purchasing · Florida

Buyer

Aston Carter · Miami, FL · 2 days ago
On-sitePurchasing$26.44/hrContract

This role supports procurement operations by managing end-to-end purchasing activities and ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Support procurement operations within the New Build area while ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Source competitive bids from vendors and conduct detailed price comparisons to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
  • Manage the end-to-end process of purchase order issuance, ensuring timely and accurate creation, approval, and processing of POs.
  • Track and manage invoices associated with purchase orders, verifying accuracy and supporting timely payment.
  • Monitor and follow up on approval workflows to ensure procurement activities receive timely authorization.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs, clarify requirements, and align procurement activities with business objectives.
  • Work closely with external vendors to resolve procurement-related issues, including delivery discrepancies, pricing questions, and documentation requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, including purchase orders, invoices, vendor information, and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audits and procurement-related reporting.
  • Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to track procurement data, prepare reports, and support analysis of purchasing activities.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple procurement tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced corporate or shared services environment.

Requirements

  • Experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related administrative role.
  • Background in purchasing and purchase order management within a supply chain or similar function.
  • Experience working in a corporate or shared services environment.
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices and vendor management.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to compare pricing, evaluate bids, and interpret procurement data.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry and basic analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with procurement systems and tools.
  • Experience applying procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Ability to contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and documentation.

Schedule

  • Standard business hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Remote work on Fridays.
  • Some weekend work and overtime may be required to meet business needs and support time-sensitive procurement activities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $26.44/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position in Miami, FL. The environment is fast-paced and corporate or shared services–oriented, with frequent collaboration across teams and regular use of Microsoft Office tools and procurement systems.

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