Purchasing Assistant - Domestic and Imported Tile

Florida Design Works is the industry leader in high quality countertop, cabinetry, flooring, stone, granite, and tile products. We're growing and are hiring a full-time office-based Purchasing Assistant to join our team at our Sarasota corporate office. If you're looking to embark on a stable career path, Florida Design Works is the perfect place to start your journey.  

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The hourly rate for this position is $20 - $25/hr depending on your experience and qualifications. We offer excellent pay, and employees are eligible for a complete benefits package after 60 days that includes medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and paid vacation and holidays. Employees are also eligible for a 401k plan with company match. 

If you are organized, positive, dedicated and a great team member, we invite you join our team! Apply today!

Essential Purchasing Assistant Functions:

• Act as a key liaison between different departments and branches regarding purchasing related activities
• Support in issuing purchase orders to suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers 
• Ensure purchase orders are consistently updated with notes and relevant details to keep the sales team informed of progress
• Proactively identify, research, and address challenges that emerge throughout the purchasing life cycle
• Keep sales updated of any situations impacting customers’ orders
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors
• Hold suppliers accountable for performance in quality, cost, on time delivery, and support 
• Review price discrepancies with vendors and sales
• Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products purchased are in line with the needs of the company
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working environment with sales, warehouse, customer service, and management staff to ensure positive results-oriented outcomes

I acknowledge and understand the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities. Additionally, I understand that these duties and responsibilities are not inclusive and that I may be required to assume additional job functions and that the Company reserves the right to make changes at any time.

Well Qualified Purchasing Assistants Should Possess:

• Authorized to work for any US employer. We do not sponsor and use E-Verify.
• Purchasing experience is preferred
• At least 1-3 years of work history in an office setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills (Bilingual Spanish is a plus!)
• Positive and professional demeanor 
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently 

• Experience with SAP software (preferred but we can train the right applicant)

Florida Design Works is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug-testing is required for all positions.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in the distribution industry
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to SAP Business One and other leading data management technologies