Procurement Assistant

Costa Farms

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Costa Farms is one of the world's largest horticultural growers, founded in Miami, Florida, in 1961. With over 5,000 acres globally and nearly 6,000 employees, Costa Farms operates farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, with an office in China. The company values being Humble, Hungry, and Hustling, with a mission to enrich the world by bringing plants into everyone's life. Costa Farms is committed to innovation, growing over 1,500 plant varieties, and continuously improving growing methods for quality and ecological impact. They cultivate a winning culture with opportunities for learning and growth, collaboration, and support within a diverse environment. Costa Farms is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a diverse environment and ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Advanced Computer Skills Required, Microsoft Office, ERP experience, Pivot Tables
• Basic analytical skills with the ability to review data and support decision-making
• Must have ERP systems management capability and the willingness to learn Costa Farms proprietary SAMII ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems

Responsibilities

• Solicits Missing PO Confirmations from Vendors.
• Creates Claims in ERP system and manages workflow in SharePoint.
• Creates Late Orders Report and submits to Vendors.
• Clears Invoice Discrepancies.
• Manages Web inquiries assigned to Procurement by the Supplier for Substitutions and/or Backorders suggestions in the Vendor Portal.
• Ensures PO accuracy by reviewing purchase order to ensure PO updated correctly to match approved backorder-suggestion.
• Validates PO's match Packing Slips and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Supports Purchasing Agent with administrative tasks associated with Foliage, C&S, Holiday, Blooming, Ferns and Specialty programs as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level