Junior Procurement Specialist
ProStaff Solutions • Miami, Florida • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable supply chain experience while working closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, and operations teams in a dynamic organization.
Full-time Onsite
Direct Hire
Pay Rate: DoE
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm The Junior Procurement Specialist will support the purchasing and supply chain department by managing purchase orders, coordinating suppliers, monitoring inventory levels, tracking deliveries, and helping ensure uninterrupted production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a long-term career in supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, bilingual (English/Spanish preferred), and eager to learn the fast-paced world of plastic manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging supplies, machine parts, and MRO items.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and deliveries.
- Compare supplier quotations and help identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with vendor qualification and supplier performance tracking.
- Track resin pricing trends and supply market conditions.
Inventory & Production Support
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in preventing shortages or overstock situations.
- Coordinate incoming shipments with warehouse and logistics teams.
- Support production and maintenance teams with urgent purchasing needs.
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP system data.
- Assist management with procurement reports and inventory analysis.
- Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
- 1–3 years of purchasing, inventory, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
- Experience in plastic manufacturing, HDPE/PET packaging, resin purchasing, inventory control, freight coordination, warehouse operations, or production scheduling.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Self-motivated with willingness to learn and grow.
- Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
What they offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Career growth opportunities within supply chain and manufacturing operations.
- Hands-on manufacturing experience in a specialized HDPE/PET/PP environment.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Opportunity to work directly with company leadership.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.
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