Head of Purchasing & Receiving

Bee Green Recycling; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and Life

PTO

401(k) with 5% Company Contribution

Right Now Media At Work

SmartDollar Financial Wellness Tools

Chaplaincy Care

Job summary

Bee Green Recycling is seeking a Head of Purchasing & Receiving to manage inventory levels, source products, and ensure accurate receipt and recording of goods in our Bay Area operation.

You will collaborate across yard and warehouse teams to forecast needs, generate POs, and monitor budget adherence while ensuring timely deliveries and quality control. This role anchors our supply chain excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels by analyzing sales trends, seasonal demand, and historical usage.
• Work with Yard Supervisors, Lead CSR, Turf & Hardscape Lead, Stocking & Facing Clerks, and Inventory Manager to determine inventory needs.
• Generate and manage purchase orders (POs) based on store needs, supplier lead times, and budget constraints, and coordinate with Logistics Coordinator for transportation scheduling.
• Monitor and manage inventory turnover to prevent shortages or overages.
• Ensure purchases stay within established budget.
• Oversee incoming shipments and verify on-site handling and recording.
• Supervise receiving for accurate counts and quality checks in system.
• Address discrepancies with suppliers (short shipments, damaged goods, incorrect deliveries).
• Maintain detailed records of purchases, shipments, and inventory adjustments.
• Assist in periodic inventory audits and cycle counts.
• Follow up on open POs past expiration with vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field

Logistics certification

Tools

Epicor BizTrack

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Bee Green Recycling & Supply

Bee Green is a purpose-driven company serving the Bay Area through our Recycling Services, Landscape Supply Yard, and Power Equipment Dealership. We’re a hive of activity— with people at the center of everything we do! Our mission is simple: Helping You Succeed... Professionally. Personally. Spiritually. We believe every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, worth, and purpose. That belief drives how we serve, support, and protect our customers, coworkers, vendors, and community. It's also why we build our team around these core values:

Live with Integrity - We are people of our word. We do the right thing even when no one is watching.

Provide Excellent Service – We serve others with genuine care, excellence, and a heart to help.

Strive for Continual Improvement – We stay teachable and open to feedback, always looking for ways to grow.

Work Safely – We protect ourselves and others by prioritizing safety in every task.

Steward All Resources & Abilities Well – We manage what we've been given with purpose and responsibility.

The Position

The Head of Purchasing & Receiving is responsible for ordering all inventory, for sourcing and ordering products, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring that all received goods are accurately accounted for and properly recorded. The Head of Purchasing & Receiving must have a keen eye for accuracy, budget management, and supply chain logistics. The Head of Purchasing & Receiving reports to the Inventory Manager.

Our Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental, Vision, Supplemental, and Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with 5% Company Contribution

• Right Now Media At Work (Personal & Professional Development Video Library)
• SmartDollar Financial Wellness Tools (Including free access to financial coaches!)
• Chaplaincy Care

What You'd Be Doing

• Maintain optimal stock levels by analyzing sales trends, seasonal demand, and historical usage.
• Work closely with Yard Supervisors, Lead CSR, Turf & Hardscape Lead, Stocking & Facing Clerks, and Inventory Manager to establish upcoming inventory needs.
• Generate and manage purchase orders (POs) based on store needs, supplier lead times, and budget constraints, and send to Logistics Coordinator for scheduling transportation.
• Monitor and manage inventory turnover, ensuring efficient purchasing to avoid stock shortages or overages.
• Monitor designated purchasing budget and ensure that all purchases fall within the established budgetary constraints.
• Oversee all incoming shipments, ensuring proper handling and verification as soon as product is received on site.
• Supervise the receiving team to ensure inventory is accurately counted, inspected for quality, and properly recorded in the system.
• Address and resolve discrepancies such as short shipments, damaged goods, or incorrect deliveries with suppliers.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all purchases, shipments, and inventory adjustments.
• Assist in periodic inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
• Monitor purchase orders still open past expiration date and follow up with vendors on order status.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Proficient in Epicor Biztrack, and Microsoft office suite (especially in Word and Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lift and handle products up to 50 lbs and work with materials of varied shapes and sizes
• Team-oriented mindset and a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Alignment with company Mission & Core Values, and passionate interest in partnering with Bee Green to pursue said mission & core values.

Experience Needed (One of the Following)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
• Certification in logistics or supply chain and minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or supply chain management, or related role.
• 4 years of recent experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or supply chain management, or related role.

$30 - $35 an hour

Range Dependent on skills and experience

THIS IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex (includes pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), disability (mental and physical), medical condition, age (40 or older), genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected reason.