As one of the great gardens of the world located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul. Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Live Goods Procurement Coordinator to be responsible for all Live Goods purchasing for the Horticulture team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring Longwood’s high standards of excellence are met in all plants and products purchased. Specific responsibilities include: 

•Purchasing plants requested by the Horticulture team

•Evaluating and selecting vendors based on best practices, reliability, and plant quality standards.

•Monitoring and negotiating prices and suppliers, in addition to cultivating new and existing vendor relationships.

•Tracking and receiving orders, ensuring that all purchased plants meet Longwood’s high-quality standards.

•Exercising fiscal responsibility and maintaining garden design integrity by ensuring orders are made in advance and communicating proactively 

•Maximizing order consolidations from single suppliers where possible.

•Coordinating across teams to resolve substitutions or changes to orders as efficiently as possible.

•Processing invoices 

•Assisting the development and administration of vendor contracts.

•Supporting the developing and monitoring of budgets for the team

We seek an individual with proven ability to work in a fast-paced, and collaborative environment. The ability to think critically about purchasing processes while coordinating and communicating with staff is required. The ideal candidate will have:

•A minimum of 3 years of relevant supply chain and horticulture experience

•Background in horticulture and plant production

•Cost accounting skills

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

•Experience working within a purchasing software system

•Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

•A proven track record with leveraging purchasing power is a plus

Longwood Gardens is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the complexities and differences of all living things. We welcome and respect diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. Diversity creates a more beautiful world, sparks innovation, and unites us.