Procurement Lead

ARBICO Organics, located in Oro Valley, Arizona, produces and markets natural products for organic homes, gardens, livestock and farms since 1979. Products include beneficial insects, organisms, natural fertilizers, soil amendments, traps, lures, pheromones, composting products, pollination products, natural insecticides and repellents, weed and disease controls, seeds and more.


We are seeking a full-time, professional Procurement Lead to join our team.

Summary:
The Procurement Lead will oversee our procurement activities, which include recommending purchasing strategies to management, developing and maintaining professional relationships with suppliers, managing inventory, negotiating contract terms and pricing, ensuring the receipt of our live specialty insects while meeting strict quality compliance requirements, and providing oversight to the purchasing team.

Major Responsibilities:
· Work with management to develop a purchasing strategy based on available reports, provided information, and customer buying trends.
· Monitor inventory and create purchase orders, determine supply needs, and maintain records of goods ordered and received (inspect product, record lot numbers, expiration dates, etc.)
· Build and maintain good working relationships with vendors; negotiate prices and terms; make arrangements for damaged or incorrect shipments; Evaluate vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
· Ensure quality of procured items and identify solutions when problems arise.
· Work with Operations Manager and Marketing Manager on product availability, forecasting, volume discounts, etc.
· Stay current with purchasing technology and other procurement trends and recommend new/revised processes as necessary.
· Schedule daily assignments for staff.
· Work directly with Warehouse/Physical inventory staff, ensuring current inventory matches our inventory in the system.
· Pick, remove, or print shipping documents for customer service.
· Confirm and approve invoices for Accounts Payable.
· Communicate with the product acquisition team about updated vendor products, prices, shipping costs, contact information, and any other pertinent information.
· Research and identify support products when needed.
· Order supplies and equipment for the insectary, office, and kitchen.
· Using the FIFO model, maintain live, in-stock insects and ensure they are kept properly stored.
· Schedule maintenance and repair for printers, fax, and copy machines.
· Update whiteboards in sales cubicles with product availability.
· Provide backup to Purchasing Associate (Live inspect/Customer Drop Ship).
· Other reasonable duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
· High School Diploma/GED
· Minimum of two years of purchasing experience
· Licensed forklift driver preferred
· Excellent communication and organizational skills
· Computer skills and knowledge of data entry inventory software programs
· Excellent attention to detail
· Ability to analyze and forecast future needs
· Problem Solver
· Decision-making skills
· Negotiating skills
· Team Player
· Positive attitude
· Knowledge of the FIFO method for inventory



How to Apply
1. Fill out our survey: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/qxcHVk4aRfUuse94LY54

2. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in joining our team and are the best person for this role.