Purchaser

Velocity Restorations•Cantonment, FL

About The Position

The Buyer / Planner ensures material availability to support production while managing supplier performance, lead times, and risk. The role combines demand planning and purchasing execution to support supply continuity, reduce shortages, and improve supplier accountability. The Buyer / Planner owns Tier 1 suppliers and high-impact materials and serves as the primary point of contact among Velocity, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The position requires sound judgment, urgency, and strong cross-functional communication. Velocity describes its culture as grounded in grit, adaptability, ownership, and ambition, with a “whatever it takes” mentality and an emphasis on responsibility, continuous improvement, and high standards.

Requirements

3–7 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain operations.
Experience managing suppliers and negotiating delivery commitments.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Proficiency in inventory management systems, purchasing software, and ERP systems.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset and ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift and carry items typically weighing 25–50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the warehouse for prolonged periods, including on hard surfaces.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach overhead, and climb ladders or step stools to handle inventory.
Ability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other materials-handling equipment.
Ability to handle and manipulate objects, including packaging and labeling, and perform repetitive motions such as scanning items, assembling packages, or operating machinery.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and tolerate exposure to dust, noise, and occasionally strong odors.
Visual ability to read labels, identify parts, and use computer screens.
Ability to work overtime or extended shifts when required.
Must follow company policies and safety guidelines, including safety protocols and inspection and maintenance requirements for equipment.

Responsibilities

Translate production schedules and demand signals into actionable supply plans.
Analyze MRP outputs and adjust plans for actual supplier constraints.
Identify potential shortages and proactively mitigate risk.
Maintain accurate lead times and planning parameters.
Own assigned strategic Tier 1 suppliers and serve as their primary contact.
Confirm supplier pricing, lead times, and order commitments.
Drive supplier accountability for on-time delivery and quality; escalate and resolve performance issues.
Issue and manage purchase orders for assigned materials.
Monitor open orders and align deliveries with build schedules.
Expedite, de-expedite, and reschedule orders as necessary.
Maintain purchasing-related ERP data integrity.
Respond to late deliveries, shortages, and quality concerns.
Balance cost, service, and operational impact when making decisions.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and finance to resolve supply issues.
Participate in supplier reviews and follow up on corrective actions.
Improve planning assumptions and supplier performance.
Reduce expedites and emergency buys.
Support process improvement initiatives in purchasing and material planning.
Contribute to vendor scorecard and QBR preparation.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and Aflac coverage available after 60 days.
401(k) with company match after 6 months, at the next enrollment period.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Company-sponsored events.
Tool program.
Merchandise discounts.
Friendly team environment.

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