Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in monitoring inventory levels and securing vendors for raw materials including but not limited to: Soil Products, Amendments, Wood Products
• Collaborate with production forecasting to proactively procure materials
• Develop, plan, and execute purchasing plans for responsible plants
• Communicate procurement plans with key players at each responsible plant
• Establish and maintain relationships with key plant personnel and key suppliers
• Gather and share pertinent market intelligence for related markets to raw materials
• Analyze, extrapolate, and understand cost fluctuations and their impact on bills of material and the bottom line
• Identify procurement synergies between regional plants
• Identify opportunities for cost savings at assigned plants or as required
• Negotiate pricing for current and new materials
• Identify new potential vendors for freight, pallets, raw materials
• Complete analysis versus current vendors to determine viability and cost-effectiveness of new vendors, alternate products, and new vendors
• Assist in entering various purchase orders
• Support various procurement initiatives as a support person regionally and nationally where applicable
• Help develop best practices, apply, execute, document, and communicate
• Assist in procuring and executing goods and services as assigned
• Responsible for multi-state procurement in the Northeast

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in negotiation
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Strong ability to be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful
• Strong Communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Pay

• Base Salary of $83,000-$92,000 per year
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)
• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D benefits
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits
• Nine paid Holidays per year
• Opportunity for annual bonus

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.