This is a remote position.
Schedule:- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern Time
- 1-hour unpaid break
Job Responsibilities
- Place orders for inventory items based on established guidelines, ensuring timely procurement to meet production and operational needs.
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, delivery, and product quality.
- Monitor inventory levels, track stock availability, and manage stock replenishment to prevent supply chain disruptions.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including order details, delivery schedules, and supplier communications.
- Investigate and resolve any procurement issues, including delayed shipments or discrepancies in received goods.
- Work closely with internal teams, including Accounts Payable, to ensure smooth invoicing and payment processes.
- Manage and update product information in the database, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with product listings.
- Set up new products on platforms, ensuring proper categorization, pricing, and alignment with sustainability messaging.
- Conduct research to support competitive pricing strategies while maintaining sustainable profit margins.
- Maintain product content, including descriptions, images, and specifications, ensuring that they align with company standards.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles
- Proficiency in using procurement software and tools
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and logistics
- MS Excel expert - able to create pivot tables, create complex formulas, etc.
Independent Contractor Perks
- HMO Coverage for eligible locations
- Permanent work-from-home
- Immediate hiring
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