Procurement Specialist at Confidential Company

Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Receiving, Supplier Determination, Price Negotiation, Forecasting, Purchase Order Creation, Inventory Management, Order Tracking, Delivery Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Analysis, Quality Control, Service Level Evaluation, Supply Issue Resolution, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Description Garden State Growers is a family-owned greenhouse and outdoor production operation on over 500 acres specializing in the growth and distribution of wholesale perennials, annuals, ground cover, vegetables, and varied seasonal offerings. We serve large retailers who sell plants in sizable quantities, as well as garden centers, supermarkets, and small retail businesses. Description The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the purchasing and receiving of all hard goods including pots, trays, tags, and other items as needed. The main duties include determining suppliers, researching and negotiating pricing, planning and creating purchase orders based on forecasting, and managing inventory to ensure availability of hard goods as production schedules dictate. Responsibilities Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for hard goods Tracking orders regularly Ensuring on-time deliveries Inspecting orders upon delivery to ensure orders that goods meet specifications and orders have been fulfilled. Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and evaluate suppliers’ performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service level. Communicating with suppliers daily and as needed to resolve supply issues. Working with Operations to resolve issues and concerns Inventory Management Initiating corrective actions on bad materials and following through the resolution with suppliers Requirements Must be able to push 50 lbs. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Must be available for Saturday work as needed. Desired Skills Strategic thinking experience Supply chain experience working on complex procurements or related experience in strategic sourcing and subcontract management. Strong attention to detail Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply critical thinking in every step during the sourcing process. Experience with price analyses, source selection and justification. Microsoft Office Experience with ERP systems

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing and receiving all hard goods, including determining suppliers, negotiating pricing, and creating purchase orders based on forecasting. Key duties involve tracking orders, ensuring on-time deliveries, inspecting received goods, and managing inventory to meet production schedules.