Procurement & Materials Coordinator - Warehouse

At Wasson, we've been building better backyards since 1977.
We specialize in landscape design-build, maintenance, and retail garden centers. Our design-build services create artfully crafted outdoor spaces from concept to finished space, while our maintenance team keeps them beautiful year-round. For our hands-on artisans, our Fishers, Muncie, and Union City Garden Centers provide everything you need to personalize your outdoor space. Whether you're looking for a complete transformation or just the perfect finishing touch, Wasson has your back ... yard.
Mission: Our family creates beautiful outdoor spaces for your family to fall in love with.
Pride: We are proud of our company, our team, our facility, and our equipment. We know that attention to detail is everything and leads us to deliver the best possible experience to our customers and employees.
Focus: We know and believe that with focus comes efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
We focus on providing a culture of trust that is derived from following through and treating customers and employees like we would our own mother, father, sister, or brother.
The Buyer and Materials Coordinator is responsible for purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and material coordination for the Landscape Division. This role works closely with Project Managers, Operations, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure materials are purchased accurately, received efficiently, and available to support project schedules.
The coordinator plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, managing vendor and subcontractor relationships, coordinating job staging, and ensuring material costs align with company budgets and profitability goals.
Purchasing and Vendor Management:
Purchase landscape construction materials, hardscape products, irrigation supplies, and related items
Solicit quotes and negotiate pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
Monitor material costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
Evaluate vendor performance and maintain preferred vendor relationships
Receiving and Inventory Control:
Coordinate and verify incoming deliveries for accuracy and quality
Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular inventory counts
Monitor inventory levels and reorder materials as need
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
Organize and maintain inventory storage areas
Job Staging and Material Coordination:
Coordinate and stage materials for upcoming landscape projects
Ensure project teams have the materials needed to complete work on schedule
Coordinate deliveries, transfers, and logistics between location and job sites
Update material costs and product information regularly
Support estimating and project management teams with current pricing information
Research new products and suppliers to improve quality and efficiency
Subcontractor and Operational Support:
Obtain and compare subcontractor quotes for project work
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and service providers
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and project profitability