Purchasing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Clesen Wholesale Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team at Clesen Wholesale. This role is responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Order Management

Generate purchase orders from forecast plans, make updates as required, and communicate changes effectively. Monitor purchase orders from placement through receipt.

Vendor Management

Maintain and improve existing relationships with vendors, while building new relationships to ensure a stable supply chain. Evaluate and improve contracts to maximize product fit and quality specifications.

Inventory Management

Adjust purchase orders to meet sales order demand, maintaining appropriate inventory levels to fulfill orders and drive sales. Meet and/or exceed waste goals by maintaining planned schedules and product quality.

Product Support

Communicate product availability issues and solutions, data reports, and product status details to internal teams. Manage vendor-direct deliveries and coordinate with the Transportation department on third-party deliveries.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field, preferably with 2-4 years of purchasing experience. Horticulture industry experience is preferred, along with strong project management and financial analysis skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and hands-on experience with purchasing software.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires occasional lifting of office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Location/Expected Hours:

Exempt, salaried position at our Evanston location, with full-time regular hours and overtime expected during peak seasons.

Other Duties:

As agreed upon with the supervisor.



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