FreshBlooms Purchasing Specialist
Delaware Valley Floral Group, Mantua, NJ, United States
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.
We Also Offer
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.
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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.
We Also Offer
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.
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