Procurement Assistant

Procurement Assistant

Location: Queens, NY – Hybrid (WFH one day each week)

About the Opportunity

As a Procurement Assistant, you will help make sure the right products arrive at the right time and price, directly impacting margins, in-stock rates, and customer satisfaction. The role is built for an early-career supply-chain professional eager to grow into a Buyer or Category Manager track while working in a fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Release and track purchase orders that align with sales forecasts and shelf-life considerations, reducing excess and spoilage

• Partner with vendors and internal teams to negotiate cost, lead-time, and service commitments that support margin and inventory-turn targets

• Monitor daily/weekly cost and inventory reports, flag variances, and recommend corrective actions

• Research and resolve pricing or bill...