Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic B2B environment? We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Purchasing Manager to help ensure our supply chain runs smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You'll be joining a fast-growing company with a strong year-over-year growth trajectory and opportunities to grow professionally!
At our company, we live by core values that drive everything we do, including Legendary Customer Service, Blameless Problem Solving, Warmth and Kindness, Going the Extra Mile, and Celebrating Success. Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and fosters a positive, collaborative culture.
What You'll Do:
1. Vendor Management:
Build and nurture strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Negotiate competitive pricing and favorable terms for agreements.
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, addressing any issues for continuous improvement.
Handle order status updates and coordinate drop shipments with vendors.
2. Procurement Strategy:
Work closely with the Purchasing team to align procurement strategy with overall business goals.
Set and maintain par levels for inventory in our FL warehouse.
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and help streamline processes.
3. Inventory Management:
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to keep team up to date on inventory issues and substitutions.
Oversee stock levels to meet customer demands while minimizing costs.
Implement effective inventory controls to prevent stockouts and short dated or past dated inventory.
4. Cost Control:
Analyze buying and shipping and find ways to reduce costs without compromising quality.
Monitor and report on cost savings initiatives.
5. Quality Assurance:
Ensure that all purchased products meet our high-quality standards.
Work closely with Customer Care and the Warehouse teams to resolve quality, shortages or damage issues.
6. Supply Chain Optimization:
Ensure products are delivered to customers and stock is replenished on time.
Look for ways to optimize the supply chain and reduce lead times.
7. Market Research and Analysis:
Stay up to date on industry trends, market conditions, and new products.
Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and purchasing opportunities.
8. Team Collaboration:
Train and collaborate with your team to meet company goals.
Foster a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.
9. Reporting and Analysis:
Prepare and present regular reports on inventory and drop ship performance.
Use data-driven insights to drive process improvements and cost savings.
Why Join Us?
Great Growth Opportunity: With our year-over-year growth goal of 20+%, joining us offers you a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious team pushing the company to new heights.
Core Values-Driven Environment: We celebrate success, solve problems with a blameless mindset, and foster warmth and kindness in everything we do.
Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork, problem-solving, and going the extra mile to support our customers and each other.
Impactful Role: Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of our supply chain and the company's overall growth.
If you're passionate about procurement thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a company where you can grow and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!