Located in Pinellas Park , FL
Pay: $32.00
Job Full Description
Senior Production Planner/Buyer
Posted: March 10th, 2026
Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour.
Job Overview
Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a The Buyer/Planner, this associate will plan material procurement activities to ensure that accurate quantities of
material and/or parts are on hand to support production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Develops production schedules which focus on optimizing raw material costs, purchased
components costs, on-time delivery of shop orders, finished goods inventory levels, and
supplier performance.
• Conducts daily reviews of production schedule making appropriate adjustments to
optimize production and customer service.
• Interacts with customer service and sales representatives as necessary to evaluate the
ability to expedite production to meet customer requests.
• Analyze the requirements of raw materials and components including specifications,
preferred supplier, and date material as needed to support the production schedule.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested material or services.
• Maintains effective and proper relations with suppliers and their representatives.
• Investigates and interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified
requirements.
• Assists team members or management on selecting the appropriate supplier to be sued
based upon value-cost analysis for material or services.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the material or services balanced against the
optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Assure that the material is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the
quality standards of the company.
Requirements
5 or more years of buyer/planner experience
in a manufacturing environment.
APICS Certified in Production Management or Certified Supply Chain Professional
Schedule Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
• Full-time opportunity
How to Apply
Call today for a phone interview: 727-479-0679
Email resumes: Jobs.StPetersburgFL@ExpressPros.com
Apply online: www.expresspros.com/stpetersburgfl
Visit us: 4439 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
About Express Employment Professionals
At Express, we help people find jobs that fit their skills and career goals — and job seekers never pay a fee. We place associates in Administrative, Commercial, and Professional roles.
Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 observed holidays)
• Vacation Pay
• Referral Bonuses
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Saint Petersburg, FL
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4439 Park Boulevard
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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