Senior Procurement Operations Specialist

Company Profile: Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development! Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has quickly become the leading brand in raised garden beds and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country. In just five years, our rapid growth has led to the establishment of a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm. Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated team members across the U.S. and internationally. Our high-quality raised garden beds are recognized for their durability, eco-friendly materials, and safety for both children and pets. We are proud to be partnering with Costco, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and Amazon. We owe our success to our loyal customers and passionate team. Through our Vego Garden Kids and Giving Back Program, we have donated more than 3,500 garden beds to schools, underserved communities, and other philanthropic initiatives - helping to grow gardens and give back across the nation by making gardening easier anytime, anywhere! We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work company! Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Job Purpose: Vego Garden is seeking a detail-driven and analytically minded Senior Procurement Operations Specialist to serve as a cornerstone of operational excellence across our procurement systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring master data integrity, purchasing execution, and product costing precision across the entire product lifecycle. Going beyond routine data management, this position requires technical mastery of ERP systems, advanced operational analysis, and a commitment to seamless data integrity. The ideal candidate will excel at maintaining product master data, executing precise procurement transactions, and delivering impactful inventory reporting. Acting as a vital operational liaison between Procurement, Product Management, Finance, and Warehouse teams, this high-responsibility role is built for a professional who thrives on process accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and turning procurement data into actionable operational clarity. Essential Responsibilities: Product Master Data Management Own the creation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of product master data within the ERP system. Create and maintain SKUs, assemblies, kits, bundles, and related product structures. Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), product attributes, units of measure, classifications, and other product information. Ensure product master data remains complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards. Coordinate product data updates across Procurement, Product Management, Finance, Operations, and Warehouse teams. Perform regular audits to identify and correct data inconsistencies. Procurement Operations Create and manage Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) and Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company's purchasing procedures. Execute approved purchasing transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain supplier purchasing information including pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and purchasing parameters. Support Purchasing Supervisor and Procurement Manager with purchasing execution and operational activities. Resolve purchasing discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers, warehouse, receiving, accounting, and internal stakeholders. Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation and transaction records. Product Cost Management Maintain supplier costs, standard costs, and landed costs within the ERP system. Execute approved product cost updates while ensuring consistency across purchasing documents and system records. Investigate and resolve cost discrepancies between ERP records, purchase orders, invoices, and supplier quotations. Support Finance with cost reconciliation, inventory valuation, and reporting requirements. Ensure product cost information remains accurate and up to date. Inventory Monitoring & Analysis Monitor inventory performance using ERP reports and business intelligence tools. Identify inventory shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving inventory, and purchasing exceptions. Analyze inventory trends and purchasing requirements to support replenishment decisions. Prepare inventory reports and provide recommendations to Procurement leadership. Support inventory accuracy initiatives through data validation and analysis. Reporting & Data Analysis Develop and maintain procurement reports and dashboards using ERP systems, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or other reporting tools. Analyze procurement performance, inventory trends, supplier performance, purchasing activity, and product costs. Generate recurring operational reports for Procurement, Finance, and Operations leadership. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of procurement data used for reporting and business decisions. Identify opportunities to improve reporting automation, data quality, and operational efficiency. Process Improvement & ERP Support Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational workflows. Recommend and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity. Support ERP enhancements, testing, and implementation of new procurement processes. Develop and maintain procurement documentation, procedures, and best practices. Promote continuous improvement within procurement operations. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is REQUIRED. 3–5 years of experience in procurement operations, purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field is REQUIRED. Experience in e-commerce, consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution environments is REQUIRED. Experience working within ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. Strong understanding of product master data, SKU management, Bills of Material (BOMs), product costing, and procurement processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis. Experience with Tableau or Power BI is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Self-motivated with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting product launches and new product introductions. Knowledge of inventory planning, purchasing workflows, and ERP master data management. Experience creating reports, dashboards, and business analytics to support operational decision-making. Familiarity with global procurement operations and international supplier coordination. Physical Demands: This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing. Job Location and Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. We are open to fully remote work for non-local candidates. Work Arrangement for local candidates: Hybrid schedule with one remote workday and four days onsite per week. 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX 77377. Monday through Friday. 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Lunch break 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm. The salary range is $75,000 - $95,000. Flexible Paid Time Off. 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with annual increase. 7 paid Holidays. 401k contribution match of 4%. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans. Phone Allowance of $50 per month. Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches. We offer great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other perks that make every day at work more rewarding! #J-18808-Ljbffr