Strategic Purchasing Specialist

The Strategic Purchasing Specialist is responsible for evaluating all purchase acquisitions and purchase orders on regular basis, record keeping and preparing all reports to identify outstanding orders and receive shipments in a timely manner.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS :

• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to analyze inventory levels and sales orders, generating proposed purchase orders as needed.
• Create all indirect purchase orders for freight and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies.
• Verify all invoices and packing lists for pricing, item descriptions, and case packs to ensure accuracy prior to shipment.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate price file for all suppliers.
• Manage purchase order records and shipment documentation to support auditing and SOX compliance.
• Work closely with Accounting to ensure timely payments—including prepayments—by providing complete purchasing packets for processing.
• Receive goods in the system, verify physical counts against shipping and receiving documents, and forward approved documentation to Accounting for payment according to supplier terms.
• Partner with Logistics to ensure all shipment documentation is accurate prior to container arrival.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as recount verifications, debit / credit memos, and supplier notifications.

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BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS :

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands, including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone®, and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.