Strategic Purchasing & Receiving Leader

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

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.