GardenCore is seeking a Procurement Manager for the Northeast Region. The Procurement Manager will provide leadership by establishing and executing a coherent procurement strategy that is consistent with the company’s culture, strategic business objectives and continuous improvement / cost management efforts.

Job Location:

This is a remote role based out of New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts or Maine.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring inventory levels and securing vendors for raw materials including but not limited to: Soil Products, Amendments, Wood Products
• Work closely with production forecasting to proactively procure materials
  • Help develop, plan, and execute purchasing plans for responsible plants
  • Communicate plan with key players at each responsible plant
• Establish/Maintain relationships with key plant personnel & key suppliers
• Gather & share pertinent market intel for related markets to raw materials
• Analyze, extrapolate, and understand cost fluctuations and how they affect bills of material and the bottom line
• Identify procurement synergies between regional plants
• Identify opportunities for cost savings at assigned plants or as required
  • Negotiate pricing for current and new materials
• Identify new potential vendors for freight, pallets, raw materials
• Complete analysis vs current to determine viability and cost effectiveness of new vendors, alternate products, and new vendors
• Assist in entering various POs
• Support various procurement initiatives as a support person regionally & nationally where applicable
• Help develop best practices, apply, execute, document, and communicate
• Assist in procuring and executing goods and services as assigned
• Responsible for multi-state procurement in the Northeast 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in negotiation
• Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Strong ability to be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful
• Strong Communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Travel up to 75% of the time

Compensation

• Base Salary of $83,000-$92,000 per year
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)
• 401k Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D benefits
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits 
• Nine paid Holidays per year
• Opportunity for annual bonus 

What GardenCore Offers You

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.