Purchasing Manager

The primary role of the Purchasing Manager is to manage all aspects of purchasing for efficient and cost-effective support of organizational operations. This allows all departments to complete their assigned responsibilities on time and helps to increase profitability on all events. Pay is dependent on experience and can be discussed during the interview process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Secure all direct materials needed for each event. This would include hard-lines such as tags, pots, trays, etc. This would also include both internal supplies and contract grower needs.

· Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity and reliability.

· Maintain vendor relationships to ensure all orders are delivered on time. This involves staying in communication with vendors, tracking all orders, resolving order issues, obtaining materials and preparing required request orders.

· Maintain supplier price lists and ensure accuracy of pricing in the system.

· Provide internal support to Accounting (daily paperwork, chemical scans, etc)

· Provide internal support for label needs and spec book.

· Purchase additional facility supplies such as paper towels, gloves, tissue, etc.

· Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs.

· Work with Sales and Production on a daily basis to build programs and provide solutions when problems arise.

· Focus on reducing/eliminating inventory with Sales for each event.

· Assist the contract grower program with billing of direct materials, PO’s and support to the Contract Grower Manager for any direct material questions.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Hours/Days: Salaried position based on flexible 45 hours per week, willing to work additional hours/days as needed based on seasonal demand, typically in the spring season. (April – June)

Education: Bachelors’ degree in business management, logistics or related field –or—advanced training in a manufacturing or wholesale environment or any combination of education, military service and work experience resulting in the necessary skills and abilities for the position.

Experience: Previous experience for 2+ years in purchasing in a similar role. Background in purchasing for the greenhouse industry or related field is preferred.

Abilities/Strengths: The position requires strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Flexibility/adaptability with daily duties.

Physical Requirements: Split time between office at desk (90%) and walking the greenhouse (10%). Individual is able to spend long periods of time at a computer screen, able to travel between locations and occasional light lifting of 15 pounds or less will be required. Must be able to speak/hear on the telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person