Purchasing Assistant- Miami Gardens - Prime Matter Labs
Miami Gardens, FL 33014
About the Job
We are Prime Matter Labs, a personal care product manufacturer with over 35 years of experience formulating, compounding, and filling products for some of the most successful and respected brands in the world.
We have embarked in pursuit of a bold new vision to be the leading product development and production partner in the country for emerging and established brands. To realize that vision, we’re investing in new technology, processes, plans, and people that will completely rethink the way that brands view and interact with their manufacturer. We’re building the platform that will allow us to serve as the foundation of our customer’s branded products, from their first sample to their million-unit product run, and every step in between.
Come help us build the future of the personal care and beauty landscape, one partnership at a time.
What we’re looking for:
We’re searching for a Purchasing Assistant who can keep up in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have some experience with purchase orders, packaging, and/or manufacturing. This person will be able to understand existing processes quickly and offer suggestions for improvement when opportunities arise. Our new Purchasing Assistant will be a driven, self-motivated person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well as part of a team. This person will become our primary contact with some of our most critical suppliers and use clear communication to contribute to effective project management across departments.
How you’ll fit in:
As a member of the purchasing team, you will directly participate in turning our customers’ ideas into finished goods ready for the market. You will be a resource for our Business Development unit, for our Research & Development Department, for our Project Managers, for our Schedulers, and for all of those involved in providing our customers with excellent service and communication. You will work side by side with an experienced purchasing team that is invested in your success and development.
What you’ll do:
What you have:
What we’re offering:
At Prime, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Prime is an equal opportunity employer.
We have embarked in pursuit of a bold new vision to be the leading product development and production partner in the country for emerging and established brands. To realize that vision, we’re investing in new technology, processes, plans, and people that will completely rethink the way that brands view and interact with their manufacturer. We’re building the platform that will allow us to serve as the foundation of our customer’s branded products, from their first sample to their million-unit product run, and every step in between.
Come help us build the future of the personal care and beauty landscape, one partnership at a time.
What we’re looking for:
We’re searching for a Purchasing Assistant who can keep up in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have some experience with purchase orders, packaging, and/or manufacturing. This person will be able to understand existing processes quickly and offer suggestions for improvement when opportunities arise. Our new Purchasing Assistant will be a driven, self-motivated person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well as part of a team. This person will become our primary contact with some of our most critical suppliers and use clear communication to contribute to effective project management across departments.
How you’ll fit in:
As a member of the purchasing team, you will directly participate in turning our customers’ ideas into finished goods ready for the market. You will be a resource for our Business Development unit, for our Research & Development Department, for our Project Managers, for our Schedulers, and for all of those involved in providing our customers with excellent service and communication. You will work side by side with an experienced purchasing team that is invested in your success and development.
What you’ll do:
- Assist the R & D lab by sourcing and requesting samples and documentation as new products are developed.
- Collaborate with new business development by sourcing packaging materials.
- Process orders from our customers as these move from development to production and identify our requirements for fulfillment.
- Manage inventory, assessing on hand materials and new requirements.
- Research raw material alternatives and new suppliers to cut costs and expand our supply chain.
- Issue and track purchase orders, communicating regularly with suppliers via phone and email.
- Provide schedulers with expected arrival dates for materials and advise of any potential delays.
- Communicate with our customer service team members to ensure they have all of the information and support needed to maintain our customers current on the progress of their orders.
- Release orders to our manufacturing and production teams as soon as possible.
What you have:
- 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing/purchasing environment.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Competence in basic math functions
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze data, establish clear priorities quickly, and drive the decision-making process.
- Ability to work effectively under tight timelines, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- Strong collaboration and administrative skills
- Experience in data entry and MS Office (especially, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- High school diploma
What we’re offering:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401K program with matching contributions
- The spirit of a startup with the security of an established, profitable industry leader
At Prime, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Prime is an equal opportunity employer.
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