What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Buyer position at Down To Earth Landscape & Irrigation?
We are looking for someone who truly enjoys owning the sourcing function and helping to support the business. If you get energized and motivated about partnering with operations teams, developing purchasing processes, strategic sourcing, and analyzing data, this may be the job for you! If you describe yourself as an organized and analytical sourcing or category specialist, we want to hear from you!
As a Buyer/Procurement/Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for purchasing direct and indirect materials and establishing purchasing processes and procedures. You will evaluate and analyze purchasing trends and pricing, identify demand and minimize purchasing costs.
Here’s an overview of what you can expect to do while working here:
- Negotiate and purchase direct and indirect materials for all service lines
- Manage multiple sourcing categories and deliver cost out targets by category
- Support members of the leadership team to understand our current inventory levels and what is needed
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors
- Coordinate delivery schedules with managers
- Research and identify market trends affecting the supply and demand of materials needed
- Partner with members of the leadership team to understand materials needed for individual work sites
- Review all purchase orders and delivery receipts for accuracy
- Develop category strategies by researching promotional pricing, discounts and incentives
- Consolidate suppliers into categories
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in the landscape, nursery, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of landscaping equipment and plant material
- HS Diploma or GED equivalent, Associates Degree is preferred
- Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong organization and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast paced, everchanging environment
- Excellent customer services skills to facilitate and negotiate pricing
Preferred Skills & Experience
- NetSuite experience is a plus!
Benefits
The well-being of our team members is important to us, and we want to ensure that you feel supported in your growth. Our benefits offerings include the following:
- Effective the first of the month following your start date: Medical, Dental, Vision, and ancillary insurance benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Paid time off
- 12 paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Weekly pay
About Us
Here at Down to Earth, we pride ourselves in our commitment to our team and the communities we support. With over 1,200 employees spanning across 12 locations, we provide premium commercial landscape development, maintenance, and enhancement services serving multiple regions across Florida.
We are invested in shaping the future of the green industry by focusing on community, continuous improvement, and quality every time. We approach each project with the same business strategy and principles that have made us successful for 30 years: surround yourself with team members that care and offer services that exceed client expectations. We strive to build long-term relationships by exemplifying value through superior work.
Come and experience the Down to Earth difference! Join our team and work alongside Florida’s best landscape and irrigation professionals. We offer the perfect place to work, learn, and grow. Learn more by visiting our website at www.dtelandscape.com.
Down To Earth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain top candidates by providing an engaging culture and opportunities to grow and develop. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.