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Purchasing Assistant

Bellingham, WA (Home Office)

Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.

JOB SUMMARY


The position is responsible to assist with Production supply purchases and to work closely with vendors for best booking options. Work closely with the Purchasing team to effectively communicate potential issues and handle various responsibilities and support for the Home Office Production department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  • Monitor stock levels and purchasing needs.
  • Create and manage Purchase Orders, track orders and ensure timely delivery.
  • Follow up with vendors as needed to confirm orders/change orders.
  • Maintain updated records of invoices and pricing.
  • Expand purchasing and planning processes to enable growth while improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinate and track intercompany transfers of materials
  • Work with appropriate site department as needed to monitor product shipping, quality and credit claims.
  • Maintain and update Supplier Items in our database
  • Update internal databases with vendor items and details.

COMPETENCIES


  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills with customers, vendors, and all levels of staff.
  • Solid understanding of supply chain processes.
  • Organized, accurate, analytical, and detail oriented.
  • Self-motivated and flexible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


  • Proficient in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel.
  • Database use and ERP experience preferred.
  • 2 years Purchasing or Horticultural office experience desired.
  • Minimum AA degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


  • Hours can vary during busy season; occasional weekends.
  • Office environment
  • Some infrequent travel required.

PAY RANGE


$21 - $24 per hour

  • $17.00 to $18.50
  • $24.50 - $26.50

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.

MORE THAN A JOB

Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!

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Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com

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