Purchasing and inventory coordinator

Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator Largo, FL 33773 (On-Site Career)

We are looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator who isn't afraid to pick up the phone, request POs from active customers. If you have a tough skin, sharp communication skills, and a knack for keeping inventory running like clockwork, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Active PO Management: Proactively request and follow up on Purchase Orders via phone and email-taking the initiative to get things done without waiting around.
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels and track usage trends to eliminate supply shortages and prevent excess inventory.
• Supplier & Price Negotiation: Reach out to vendors, request competitive quotes, and negotiate pricing or contract terms to ensure maximum value.
• Order Tracking & Delivery: Create purchase orders, place new stock orders, and track shipments from order to delivery to keep operations moving smoothly.

What We're Looking For

• Industry Background: Experience in blue-collar sectors (construction, logistics, manufacturing, or trades) is strongly preferred.
• Resilient Demeanor: Tough-skinned, adaptable, and comfortable holding suppliers and stakeholders accountable.
• Great Communicator: Clear, assertive, and direct-especially on the phone.
• Self-Starter: High initiative with a drive to solve problems before they impact operations.

salary: $20 - $21 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

Main duties:

• Requesting Purchase Orders via email & by phone. Someone who takes initiative and is okay calling to request PO rather than waiting.
• Communication with active customers via email and via phone to request purchase order
• Entering and creation of product purchase order
• Tracking and entering work orders and product submittals into database for completion
• Track stock levels and usage trends to prevent shortages or excess supplies.
• Contact suppliers, request quotes, and negotiate prices or contract terms.
• Create purchase orders, place new stock orders, and track shipments to ensure timely delivery.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Inventory Auditing (2 years of experience is required)
• Materials Management (1 year of experience is required)
• Stock Handling (1 year of experience is required)
• QuickBooks (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Administrative Duties (3 years of experience is required)
• Blue collar environment (2 years of experience is required)
• Order Fulfillment (2 years of experience is required)
• Purchasing/Procurement (1 year of experience is required)
• Great communicator (3 years of experience is required)
• Purchase Order Entry (2 years of experience is required)
• Quoting customers (2 years of experience is required)
• Product knowledge (1 year of experience is required)
• Reliability (3 years of experience is required)
• Product Submittals (2 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.