FreshBlooms Purchasing Specialist

DELAWARE VALLEY FLORAL GROUP LLC • Mantua Township, NJ

2d • $50,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fresh Blooms Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the full purchasing lifecycle, ensuring cost-effective procurement, timely delivery of goods, and accurate vendor management. This role requires daily collaboration with internal sales teams and external vendors, as well as coordination of item setup and production support.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Agent, Buyer or in a similar procurement role
• Floral product knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem-solving skills to handle substitutions, pricing changes, and discrepancies
• Knowledge of inventory and purchasing management systems

Responsibilities

• Create, send, and manage Purchase Orders (POs)
• Process PO confirmations, price adjustments, date changes, and substitutions
• Monitor vendor performance for delivery timelines and product quality
• Maintain daily communication with sales teams to support purchasing needs
• Respond to vendor inquiries, negotiate pricing, and manage vendor relationships
• Generate and analyze daily reports to identify purchasing needs and issues
• Maintain accurate item setup, pricing, and vendor data in company systems
• Conduct quotes and re-quotes, particularly for fresh flower products
• Create sample POs and manage sample approval processes
• Coordinate production schedules with suppliers
• Create and maintain item information for new items
• Develop flyers and order sheets to support the sales team

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and other supplemental benefit offerings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees