Purchasing Analyst - Lakeland

Publix • Lakeland, Florida • Full Time • $25–$34.5 / hour

Posted on Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Are you energized by solving complex problems, working with suppliers, and ensuring operations run smoothly behind the scenes?
At Publix, our success starts with strong, strategic partnerships and efficient procurement. As a Purchasing Analyst in Industrial Operations Purchasing you’ll play a key role in supporting stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities by ensuring the right equipment, materials, and services are in place when and where they’re needed.
In this role, you’ll support procurement operations through a mix of analytical work, supplier collaboration, and process management. Key responsibilities include:

Procure equipment, parts, materials, and services to support stores, distribution centers, warehouses, support locations, and manufacturing facilities
Serve as a subject matter expert within your assigned category, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and identify improvements
Source and evaluate supplier quotes, managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery timelines
Manage purchase orders and requisitions in SAP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards
Support inventory replenishment and asset disposition, maintaining balanced inventory levels and facilitating the resale or disposal of equipment as needed

High school diploma or its equivalent
1 year experience in purchasing using SAP or equivalent ERP software or 2 years’ experience in customer service or analytical field or 1 year experience in supply chain/ inventory management
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint
Basic knowledge of Smartsheet and SAP or equivalent ERP software
Willingness to work nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as business needs require

Associates degree or higher in a business-related field
1 year of experience in Industrial Operations procurement
2 years’ experience purchasing using SAP or equivalent ERP software
2 years’ experience using an inventory management system
3 years’ experience in customer service or analytical field

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