Procurement Specialist - Irrigation Category

　　Location: Pleasanton, Sacramento, or Reno

　　Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist for the Irrigation Category to join our team.

　　Here’s what you would do : Strategically lead the regional procurement effort for the Irrigation Category of the division to enable business growth while also pursuing cost reduction and process streamlining. Establish relationships with Branch Managers and other business leaders to ensure that procurement is aligned with their objectives . Establish strong relationships with Vendors to achieve a competitive advantage in the market.

　　You’ d be responsible for:

　　Living by the organizational procurement strategy

　　Executing against your objectives for purchasing within your assigned vertical

　　Identifying cost saving and cost reduction opportunities

　　Ensuring the execution of standards, controls, policies, procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage the acquisition and reporting of spend across the company.

　　Executing against measurable performance metrics for procurement activities, including but not limited to the following:

　　Supplier performance

　　Supplier quality

　　Material shortage elimination

　　Buyer activity levels

　　Financial performance

　　Rebate programs

　　Understand ing the customer’s needs to strategically serve as a n Irrigation subject matter expert.

　　Cultivat ing & maintain ing robust supplier partnerships

　　Negotiat ing National programs/partnerships achieving favorable terms, pricing, and rebate

　　Conduct ing comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, new entries, potential risks, and opportunities for competitive advantage.

　　Us ing data driven insights to drive procurement decisions.

　　Identifying opportunities for substitution/Value Engineering exercises per project and budgetary needs, maintaining customer satisfaction

　　Participat ing in continuous improvement to enhance processes, efficiency, and compliance.

　　Collaborat ing effectively with cross-functional teams to align approach and drive solutions for the desired outcomes.

　　Maintain ing /improv ing the order tracking system to establish transparency with stakeholders.

　　Monitor ing Purchase orders, project budgets, and order tracking to meet schedule requirements.

　　Lead ing and work ing collaboratively with the Site Furnishings Team

　　You might be a good fit if you have:

　　3 + years procurement experience in landscaping, irrigation, or related industry

　　Effective oral and written communication skills

　　Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

　　Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

　　Strong work ethic

　　Customer service and/or sales experience

　　And while not mandatory, it would be great if you :

　　Have an u ndergraduate degree.

　　Are b ilingual (Spanish a plus )

　　Here’s what to know about working here:

　　At BrightView, we’re a tight-kn i t crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

　　If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

　　In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you’ll also have benefits and perks like:

　　Competitive salary

　　Paid time off

　　Medical, dental, and vision insurance

　　401k

　　BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer