Plant and Landscaping Procurement Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Landscape Purchasing Manager

Near Garner, NC

Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize inventory control and ensure timely availability of materials and supplies
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best price, quality, and terms for purchased items
- Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers

-Provide plant material photos as needed for certain jobs
- Collaborate with internal team such as production planning and sales teams to understand demand forecasts and ensure adequate supply
- Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions-print labels and tag materials prior to being brought in to our holding yard.
- Oversee logistics and transportation activities to ensure timely pickup and delivery of goods-Ensure growers deliver high-quality material- -Reconcile and approve purchase orders and invoices for plants

Qualifications:

-Good driving record and ability to drive a landscape truck and trailer for plant pickups and deliveries.
- Extensive knowledge of plant materials including shrubs, trees and perennials
- Proven experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
- Familiarity with inventory control methods and techniques
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build strong supplier relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.. Willing to train the right person who is willing to learn and can excel in learning new tasks and managing workloads.

Job Type: Full-time 35-45 hrs a week. 7am till 330 to 4pm

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• vacation time

Established Company - Family oriented company. - Excellent people, well equipped with top of the line equipment.

Company Description

Established Company - Family oriented company. - Excellent people, well equipped with top of the line equipment.