Company: Razzino Associates (for a fine woodwork manufacturer) Location: Newark, NJ Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (as listed) Type: Full-time, Procurement / Buyer
What’s Attractive
Clear salary range of $70K–$80K/year, giving a transparent compensation expectation
Play a pivotal role managing procurement for a manufacturer of fine wood products
Opportunity to handle an extensive inventory—over 4,000 components—providing scale and impact in your purchasing decisions
Includes a full benefits package plus potential bonus (as noted in the listing)
Responsibilities
Order and reorder a diverse inventory of 4,000+ raw materials and components
Track deliveries meticulously—managing quantities, SKUs, and delivery dates
Collaborate with production teams to align purchasing activities with operational needs
Proactively resolve issues such as delivery delays or shortages to maintain smooth production flow
Requirements
4–6 years of relevant procurement or purchasing experience
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving mindset
Proactive and accountable approach to managing critical supply chain operations
So… Would You Take This Job?
Would you step into a procurement role where you’re responsible for keeping production moving with a large and varied inventory, backed by clear pay and benefits—or would you hold out for a more industry-specific position with perhaps deeper vertical alignment?
I’d pass if the buyer can’t set vendor SLAs, reorder points, and expedite fees. without those levers, you won’t control lead times or protect installation dates. Trade-off: predictable $70K,$80K/year vs supply-chain exposure in Newark. NJ. Guardrail: negotiate authority in writing to approve/rotate vendors, own min/max levels, and tie purchasing to the master schedule.
70–80k in Newark feels borderline unless there’s bonus or strong benefits; fine woodwork means volatile hardwood/veneer pricing and long lead times, so I’d want to know supplier mix and how much autonomy you get. Is it hybrid and is there a bonus or path to sourcing manager?
70–80k in Newark seems fine for mid-level, but if you’re the primary buyer for hardwoods/veneers with import lead times, tariffs, and FSC compliance, that feels light. I’d want to know what ERP they use and if you own inventory planning vs just cutting POs. Is this a solo purchasing role or part of a team?
I did hardwood/veneer buys for a NJ shop — switching to index-based pricing with two core mills and partial consignment stabilized costs and cut stockouts. I’d ask if they have that setup, dual-sourcing, and FSC CoC already in place, plus what inventory turns you’re accountable.
As someone who’s managed hardwood/veneer buys, $70–80k in Newark is workable, but if I’m the primary buyer handling FSC, import lead times, and tariffs, I’d want a PPV/turns bonus or a higher base. I’d take it if they’ll let me lock two core mills with index-linked pricing and partial consignment for their fine wood products.