BUYER - Purchasing Buyer

Description

Join the Griffin Team: Purchasing Buyer Opportunity

At Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, we’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Buyer to join our team! This is your opportunity to play a vital part in keeping our operations running smoothly and ensuring we deliver top-tier products to our customers. If you're ready to jump into a fast-paced environment and thrive on the challenge of managing inventory, vendor relationships, and product availability, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

As a Purchasing Buyer, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, executing critical tasks to ensure our inventory levels are optimized and our customer needs are met. You’ll get the chance to:

• You'll analyze inventory across multiple locations, make informed decisions on restocks, and tackle backorders with precision.
• Be the go-to contact for our vendors, negotiate promotional programs, and ensure timely delivery to keep things moving smoothly.
• From managing purchase orders to supporting cross-functional teams, you’ll play a vital role in improving efficiency and fulfilling customer demand.
• Your work will directly influence our ability to meet customer needs, while giving you the opportunity to recommend new products and improve processes.

Qualifications:

• You’ve got at least 2-3 years of experience in a purchasing or inventory management role and are ready to apply your knowledge in a fast-paced environment.
• You’re detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and an understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain logistics.
• You’re a pro at building relationships and can manage multiple tasks while keeping everything organized and running smoothly.
• You’ve got excellent communication skills and thrive in a team setting where collaboration is key.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first day after 30 days of employment
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including floating holidays, sick/personal days, and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with a 25% company match up to 6%
• Summer hours for enhanced work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Christmas holiday bonus
• Wellness incentives based on participation

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Griffin, we are committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and future applicants. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and collaboration, making us a stronger organization. We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and expect our employees to treat one another with respect. Together, we work towards a workplace where every voice is valued, every perspective is embraced, and every opportunity is accessible.

Our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, from recruitment to advancement, ensuring a fair and equitable environment for all team members. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, status as a covered veteran or any other protected classification under law.

Griffin is EOE, ADA and E-Verify compliant.

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