Purchasing Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
St. Petersburg, FL · Posted November 10, 2026
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Purchasing Specialist
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL | 33714 Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 + Quarterly Bonus Potential
Why This Purchasing Specialist Opportunity Stands Out:
Join a financially stable and growing organization known for exceptional employee retention and long-tenured leadership.
Step into a Purchasing Specialist role with a structured training plan provided by a tenured team member advancing internally.
Gain direct exposure to leadership and build a clear path toward higher-level purchasing and operations responsibilities.
Play a visible role in inventory strategy, supplier management, and initiatives that impact business performance.
Contribute ideas that drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization.
Enjoy a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, LTD coverage, bonus potential, and generous PTO.
Key Responsibilities for the Purchasing Specialist:
Manage purchasing activities to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
Analyze inventory trends, usage data, and demand forecasts using Excel and ERP systems to support purchasing decisions.
Source products, evaluate vendors, and negotiate pricing to maximize value and profitability.
Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to coordinate purchasing priorities and inventory needs.
Serve as a key Purchasing Specialist supporting supplier relationships, inventory planning, and operational efficiency.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance inventory management and purchasing performance.
Qualifications for the Purchasing Specialist:
3+ years of recent purchasing or procurement experience.
Manufacturing purchasing experience with raw materials strongly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze inventory and purchasing data.
Experience working within ERP systems and inventory management databases.
Demonstrated career stability and a track record of long-term success with previous employers.
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