Domestic Purchasing Specialist

HIT Promotional•Largo, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Domestic Purchasing Specialist supports the day-to-day activities of the Domestic Purchasing department. This role will initially focus on managing orders, tracking, providing support in areas such as vendor communication, data entry, reporting, inventory-related tasks, and other purchasing functions as needed. This position plays a key role in helping ensure timely and accurate order processing, recordkeeping, and coordination across internal departments and external vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Prior purchasing, order management, customer service, administrative, or related experience preferred.
Experience with AS400 preferred but not required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond quickly to changing needs.
Experience with reporting, order tracking, and vendor communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the daily operations of the Domestic Purchasing department.
Manage order placement, and order tracking
Maintain detailed and accurate records for orders, pricing, ETA updates, tracking information, and related purchasing data.
Create and process purchase orders as needed across assigned vendors and product categories.
Communicate with vendors regarding order status, lead times, quality concerns, and other follow-up items.
Work closely with internal departments to ensure orders are placed accurately and completed on time.
Enter and maintain accurate notes, updates, and records in the appropriate systems.
Assist with report review, report building, and general data entry related to purchasing activities.
Provide pricing and lead time information to internal teams as requested.
Assist with inventory-related tasks, special projects, quotes, and other departmental support functions as needed.
Help identify and resolve order, vendor, or process issues in a timely manner.
Provide additional operational support where needed based on workload and departmental priorities.