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Senior Procurement Specialist Vego Garden is seeking a strategic and analytically minded Senior Procurement Specialist to drive category purchasing performance, inventory optimization, and vendor relationship excellence for our core product lines. Job Purpose
The ideal candidate will manage key product categories, forecasting, executing replenishment and reorder strategies, monitoring vendor KPIs, and ensuring cost accuracy and SKU integrity. Strategic Procurement & Category Management
Own procurement activities for assigned key product categories, including sourcing, order placement, and vendor communications. Develop and maintain category purchasing strategies to optimize cost, lead time, and vendor performance. Monitor vendor KPIs and implement corrective action plans when performance falls below targets. Conduct supplier capacity and risk assessments to mitigate supply chain disruptions. Inventory Assessment & Reorder Management
Perform inventory trend analysis to identify optimal reorder points and target purchase quantities. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to create demand-driven replenishment plans. Provide proactive insights into stock availability, seasonality impacts, and replenishment needs. Product Master Data & Cost Management
Own the creation, update, and lifecycle management of SKUs, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal standards. Maintain product cost records and collaborate with Finance to reconcile cost variances. Support product launches by setting up BOMs, category attributes, and pricing structures. Procurement Operations & Process Improvement
Create and manage Blanket Purchase Orders and standard POs for assigned vendors and product lines. Reconcile PO discrepancies to ensure accurate invoices and payments. Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline purchasing workflows, and enhance ERP data accuracy. Reporting & Evaluation
Develop and maintain procurement dashboards to track spend by category, vendor lead times, cost trends, and vendor scorecards. Prepare monthly procurement performance reports for leadership, highlighting cost savings, vendor performance, and supply continuity risks. Requirements
3-5 years of procurement experience, strong preference for candidates with a background in e-commerce, consumer products, or manufacturing industries. Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of SKU creation, BOM management, product costing, and inventory forecasting principles. Proficient in BI tools and ERP systems. Proven track record managing procurement and driving measurable improvements in cost, lead time, and vendor quality. Physical Demands
This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing. Job Location and Work Schedule
This is a full-time, on-site position based out of Tomball, TX. Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
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Senior Procurement Specialist Vego Garden is seeking a strategic and analytically minded Senior Procurement Specialist to drive category purchasing performance, inventory optimization, and vendor relationship excellence for our core product lines. Job Purpose
The ideal candidate will manage key product categories, forecasting, executing replenishment and reorder strategies, monitoring vendor KPIs, and ensuring cost accuracy and SKU integrity. Strategic Procurement & Category Management
Own procurement activities for assigned key product categories, including sourcing, order placement, and vendor communications. Develop and maintain category purchasing strategies to optimize cost, lead time, and vendor performance. Monitor vendor KPIs and implement corrective action plans when performance falls below targets. Conduct supplier capacity and risk assessments to mitigate supply chain disruptions. Inventory Assessment & Reorder Management
Perform inventory trend analysis to identify optimal reorder points and target purchase quantities. Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to create demand-driven replenishment plans. Provide proactive insights into stock availability, seasonality impacts, and replenishment needs. Product Master Data & Cost Management
Own the creation, update, and lifecycle management of SKUs, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal standards. Maintain product cost records and collaborate with Finance to reconcile cost variances. Support product launches by setting up BOMs, category attributes, and pricing structures. Procurement Operations & Process Improvement
Create and manage Blanket Purchase Orders and standard POs for assigned vendors and product lines. Reconcile PO discrepancies to ensure accurate invoices and payments. Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline purchasing workflows, and enhance ERP data accuracy. Reporting & Evaluation
Develop and maintain procurement dashboards to track spend by category, vendor lead times, cost trends, and vendor scorecards. Prepare monthly procurement performance reports for leadership, highlighting cost savings, vendor performance, and supply continuity risks. Requirements
3-5 years of procurement experience, strong preference for candidates with a background in e-commerce, consumer products, or manufacturing industries. Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of SKU creation, BOM management, product costing, and inventory forecasting principles. Proficient in BI tools and ERP systems. Proven track record managing procurement and driving measurable improvements in cost, lead time, and vendor quality. Physical Demands
This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing. Job Location and Work Schedule
This is a full-time, on-site position based out of Tomball, TX. Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
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