Purchasing Specialist

Osgood Industries, LLC is a leading provider of innovative packaging machinery solutions with a rich history of growth and excellence. Founded in 1978, and privately owned for over four decades, Osgood has earned a strong reputation within the packaging industry. Located in Oldsmar, FL, our facility is dedicated to the design and manufacture of high-quality packaging machines for the food industry and a diverse range of products. We specialize in creating complete line solutions and offer comprehensive after-sales support. Our operations encompass engineering, manufacturing, assembly, R&D/testing, management, sales & marketing, administration, and service.

Position Summary:

Procures goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Manages price negotiations based on historical and current market trends while maintaining corporate objectives related to cost, quality and delivery demands.
• Reviews inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is sufficient to meet demand.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Communicates with suppliers concerning late deliveries and expedites delivery of goods as needed.
• Coordinates services with outside vendors to provide additional processes such as labor, plating, coating, polishing etc.
• Works closely with the Quality (QC) department to process rejections and settle claims.
• Address and resolves supply or pricing disputes with vendors as needed while maintaining corporate objectives.

Typical commodities purchased:

• Machined parts - stainless steel, aluminum, resins etc.
• Mechanical components - motors, gear boxes, cylinders etc.
• Functional or 3rd party equipment
• Sheet metal – enclosures, boxes etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with setting and maintaining stocking levels
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a customer service order fulfillment environment
• ERP/ MRP experience required
• Attention to detail
• Experience working with part drawings

Compensation for roles at Osgood varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience.  At Osgood, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  Total rewards at Osgood include salary bonus (if applicable) benefits. 

The welfare of our employees matters to us. Therefore, Osgood offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees’ needs.

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) – attractive employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance – Employer paid
• Identity Theft Insurance – Employer Paid
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (vacation, floating holidays, additional purchased vacation option)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.  We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.