What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Buyer position at Florim USA?
About the job
Location: Clarksville, TN (On-site)
Important: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Florim USA
Florim USA, the American subsidiary of Florim Group, is a leading provider of porcelain tile solutions based in Clarksville, TN. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, quality, and ecological mindfulness. With over two decades of experience, our facility stands as one of North America's largest and most technologically advanced porcelain manufacturing plants. At Florim USA, we're dedicated to producing sustainable, high-quality products while making a positive impact on society and the environment. Distributed under our MILE®stone brand, Florim USA proudly offers uniquely styled, Sustainable Tile, made in the USA, in over 2500 stores nationwide.
Position Summary
Florim USA is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Buyer to support procurement operations across materials, services, and special projects. This role plays a key part in ensuring materials are sourced, tracked, and delivered efficiently to support production, sales, and customer needs.
The Junior Buyer will work closely with vendors, production, quality, accounting, and sales teams to support purchasing activities, maintain procurement records, and help resolve supply chain and invoice-related issues. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in purchasing and supply chain within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Review purchase requisitions and assist with bid preparation and purchase order creation.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including pricing, supplier performance, and on-time delivery tracking.
- Support purchasing programs for tile and cut tile materials from domestic and international suppliers.
- Assist with vendor coordination, including communication, issue resolution, and delivery follow-up.
- Track and resolve past-due deliveries, invoice discrepancies, and payable issues in coordination with Accounting.
- Support quality-related investigations for defective or non-conforming goods and assist in corrective action follow-up.
- Assist in expediting materials and services to meet production and customer requirements.
- Participate in vendor visits, meetings, and facility tours to support supplier relationships and performance evaluation.
- Support marketing and sales initiatives, including customer sample requests and special projects.
- Maintain and support B-Corp and ISO documentation and procurement specifications for production materials.
- Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office tools to manage purchasing data and support reporting needs.
- Assist with FSI order coordination for company locations in New York and Los Angeles.
- Adhere to company safety policies, sustainability initiatives, and compliance standards.
Core Competencies
- Procurement & Supply Chain Awareness
- Technical Proficiency (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Outlook)
- Organizational & Time Management Skills
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
- Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution
- Strong Communication & Vendor Relationship Management
- Analytical Thinking & Data Tracking
- Collaboration Across Departments
- Compliance & Documentation Awareness
- Adaptability in a Manufacturing Environment
What We’re Looking For
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, or related field preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, manufacturing, or administrative support preferred
- Basic understanding of purchase orders, invoicing, and vendor coordination
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel)
- Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment
Why Florim USA
Florim USA is proud to be a company committed to our employees’ well-being and the well-being of the environment and communities in which we operate. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and career development support
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee wellness and engagement programs
Compliance & Equal Employment Opportunity
Florim USA is a drug-free workplace. All candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Florim USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.