Purchasing Specialist
Wesco Turf, Inc. · Sarasota, FL · 2 mo ago
PurchasingFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Support the Principal Buyer with Toro purchasing, including stock, direct shipments, and shop service orders
- Provide purchasing support for Allied vendors across 50+ product lines
- Place daily purchase orders and manage buyer queues
- Maintain strong vendor relationships and clear communication
- Monitor inventory levels, fill rates, and product availability
- Review product status and manage inventory requirements daily
- Reconcile daily receiving issues in coordination with Receiving, Accounting, and Customer Service
- Communicate backorders, ETAs, and order status changes; update systems accordingly
- Verify pricing and part number changes and communicate updates internally
- Maintain inventory supplies (boxes, labels, bags, etc.)
- Cook up inventory movement between warehouses
- Aid with vendor claims, 1RGA processing, and defective parts tracking
- Review open purchase orders bi-weekly and assist with annual returns and obsolescence programs
- Support purchasing email queues, documentation updates, SOP maintenance, and special projects
What Can We Give You
- Competitive Benefits & Rewards
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees and eligible dependents
- Wellness Resources: Mental health, financial wellness, and employee support programs
- Growth Opportunities: Nearly half of our team has been with us for 10+ years—proof of our commitment to internal development and advancement
- Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Company-wide bonus tied to annual performance (0–3 weeks of additional pay, prorated your first year)
- Monthly incentive opportunities for Service and Operations team members
What Do You Need
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Previous experience in purchasing, inventory management, or warehouse operations
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate Excel proficiency (required)
- Experience with Prelude or similar inventory management systems (preferred)
Pay
Company-wide bonus tied to annual performance (0–3 weeks of additional pay, prorated your first year)
Schedule
N/A