FreshBlooms Purchasing Specialist

FreshBlooms Purchasing Specialist Corporate Headquarters (Sewell, NJ) - Sewell, NJ 08080 Apply Overview Salary Range $50,000.00 - $70,000.00

Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Sales Apply Description About Us:

Founded in 1959, Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has grown from a small family business into one of the nation's largest floral distribution companies. For more than six decades, we've delivered premium fresh flowers and floral supplies to retail florists, event designers, and supermarkets across the country. We aim to be our customers' most valuable supplier - and we believe our employees are the key to making that happen. About the Role 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. What You'll Do 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 Compensation & Benefits (What's in it for you) The expected salary range for this position is listed above. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

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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 Qualifications What You'll Bring 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Share job details to