Purchasing/Procurement Jobs

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for purchasing parts, materials, services and equipment at the lowest total cost of ownership consistent with quality, quantity and specifications.  Negotiates critical purchasing and maintenance contracts with external vendors. Trains Buyers on purchasing functions and assists with purchasing assignments.  Conducts external vendor audits and assists in setting departmental training guidelines.EDUCATION: Associates Degree or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three to five years experience in purchasing/materials management in the transportation field.  Skills in purchasing analysis and computers is required.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.TRAVEL: 5% Travel to vendor and other Tropical locations.

Transportation ManagerJob DescriptionLocationRiviera BeachJob SummaryThe Transportation Manager for Inland Transportation of Ocean Carriage equipment oversees and optimizes all aspects of Tropical’s transportation operations by managing relationships, controlling costs, maintaining high level of service and planning routes efficiently. This position will be responsible for both operational and personnel aspects of transportation.Job ScopeSupervisory Responsibilities Budgetary ResponsibilitiesYesSupervises 3 salaried employees and 51 hourly employeesHas expenditure authority over $2000Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsures the company adheres to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations. This may include budget allocations for inspections, permits, fines, and compliance-related auditsManages Independent Contractor fleet, supervisors, company drivers, dispatchers, and office personnel.Oversees all aspects of third-party transportation provider’s negotiation of rates and yard storage.Oversee the cost of maintaining the transportation fleet, including routine maintenance and repairs after breakdowns or accidents with safety as top priority.Allocates the budget for purchasing or leasing new vehicles, and trucks.Leads professional development of transportation personnel, including driver safety training, certifications, and management development programs.Recruits personnel, drivers and overseeing their training to ensure consistency across the employee base.Collaborates with other departments to ensure transportation needs are met, including coordinating with warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of goodsMinimum Education, Certification, Experience and Physical RequirementsEducation and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experienceEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalentExperience7 years intermodal, trucking or transportation experience.LicenseLocal Driver’s LicenseTravelLess than 5% to various Tropical LocationsPhysicalOffice Environment – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc..) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.LanguageEnglishSkills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSkills in written and verbal communication.Skills in reading and comprehension.Skills in Basic Mathematics.Skills in interpersonal relationships and customer service.Skills in negotiations, analytical thinking organizing and planning.Skills in leadership, judgement and decision-making.Skills in the operation of standard office equipment including computer terminals.Knowledge of route optimization best practicesAbility to analyze and manage performanceKnowledge of equipment contraintsKnowledge of DOT laws and regulations