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BUYER 1 Supply Chain
Job Location:
Job Location:
Naples, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
MUST BE IN FL
Job Purpose
The Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in optimizing our supply chain by strategically managing vendor relationships negotiating favorable terms and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of essential materials and services to support our production and operational needs.Job Purpose
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Execution- Generate and manage purchase orders (POs) ensure adherence to contract terms and company policies
- Monitor order confirmations shipping schedules and delivery status to mitigate delays.
- Coordinate logistics activities including shipping receiving and inventory management to ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external logistics partners to optimize delivery schedules and resolve transportation issues or to meet changing production requirements.
- Track and resolve discrepancies in invoices shipments or quality issues with suppliers.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm order status lead times and changes to demand.
- Participate in vendor qualification onboarding and performance reviews.
- Lead price negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable contract terms analyze market trends and supplier performance to inform negotiation strategies
- Create and manage supplier scorecards and collaborate to improve quality service and reliability.
- Work closely with planning and production teams to understand material requirements and usage trends.
- Assist in inventory optimization efforts including safety stock reviews and reorder point adjustments.
- Support the identification and substitution of materials during shortages or obsolescence issues.
- Help track and analyze slow-moving or excess inventory for potential disposition.
- Lead supplier strategy plans to optimize cost structures enhance sourcing efficiency and drive year-over-year cost savings.
- Ensure timely and accurate entry of purchase orders supplier data and receiving information into the ERP system.
- Use ERP-generated reports to monitor open orders stock status and forecasted needs.
- Support continuous improvement in purchasing processes by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activity in the ERP system ensuring real-time inventory visibility.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering quality sales and production teams to ensure purchased items meet specifications.
- Collaborate with finance to resolve invoice and payment issues.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Production Quality Assurance Finance) and external logistics partners to optimize delivery schedules resolve transportation issues and resolve invoicing issues.
- Participate in meetings related to material availability production planning and supplier development.
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Logistics or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in supply chain procurement or a similar role.
- Proven negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g. ERP systems like SAP Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments or wire/cable industry is a plus.
Work Environment
Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled manufacturing building with moderate noise levels.Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts or machinery.
Physical Demands
Ability to talk hear stand sit and walk throughout the day.Use of hands and fingers for handling material data entry and communication.
Occasionally required to stoop kneel reach lift or move up to 55 pounds push pull or grasp objects.
Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.Occasional travel to customers suppliers or other sites for interplant visits and external training.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications.
Pelican Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered without regard to age race religion sex color national origin or other protected characteristics.
Reasonable accommodations may be made under the Americans with Disabilities Act to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This description does not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Wire Experts Group is a family of companies that serve the wire, cable and related industries. We invest in the wire and cable manufacturing sector, focusing on companies with unique capabilities & well-perceived brands. Our operating plan emphasizes quality products, strong customer ... View more
