What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floral Purchasing Manager position at Karin's Florist & Gifts?
Benefits:
Job Summary: Karin’s Florist, a beloved floral destination since 1956, is seeking an experienced Floral Purchasing Manager to oversee all aspects of floral and hard good procurement. This role is central to maintaining our reputation for exceptional quality, beauty, and innovation. The ideal candidate will strategically manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, forecast inventory needs, and ensure a consistent supply of premium flowers and materials to support daily operations, weddings, and special events.
If you have strong business acumen, a passion for flowers, and an eye for design trends, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the product vision of one of the region’s most recognized floral brands.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Purchasing & Vendor Relations
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a full-time position. We offer competitive pay, benefits and paid vacations and holidays.
Karin’s Florist provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to, including but not limited to, race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Summary: Karin’s Florist, a beloved floral destination since 1956, is seeking an experienced Floral Purchasing Manager to oversee all aspects of floral and hard good procurement. This role is central to maintaining our reputation for exceptional quality, beauty, and innovation. The ideal candidate will strategically manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, forecast inventory needs, and ensure a consistent supply of premium flowers and materials to support daily operations, weddings, and special events.
If you have strong business acumen, a passion for flowers, and an eye for design trends, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the product vision of one of the region’s most recognized floral brands.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Purchasing & Vendor Relations
- Source, purchase, and forecast inventory of fresh flowers, plants, and hard goods in alignment with seasonal demand and cost-of-goods targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with growers, wholesalers, and distributors to secure consistent product quality and competitive pricing.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and delivery schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.
- Evaluate new suppliers and product lines; stay current with market trends and emerging floral varieties.
- Collaborate with the design and events teams to anticipate product needs for upcoming weddings, holidays, and corporate accounts.
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets, maintaining cost efficiency while ensuring design and quality standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and turnover rates to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
- Oversee regular inventory counts and reconcile invoices to verify accuracy and pricing integrity.
- Partner with leadership to analyze purchasing data and identify opportunities for process improvement and savings.
- Ensure all incoming floral products meet Karin’s Florist’s high standards for freshness, color, and design suitability.
- Communicate proactively with the design team regarding product availability, substitutions, and quality concerns.
- Coordinate closely with operations staff to maintain organized, properly rotated floral coolers and ensure readiness for daily and event orders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, designers, and leadership on all floral and hard goods purchasing matters.
- Provide direction to the receiving and processing team regarding shipment schedules and product priorities.
- Support the development of new product offerings, displays, and merchandising concepts that align with market trends and seasonal themes.
- Proven experience in floral buying, procurement, or supply chain management—preferably in a retail or event floral environment.
- Strong negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management skills.
- Deep understanding of floral product quality, seasonal availability, and industry trends.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with a collaborative, proactive approach.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with wholesale flower markets and floral supply vendors.
- Flexible schedule required, including early mornings, weekends, and holiday periods.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a full-time position. We offer competitive pay, benefits and paid vacations and holidays.
Karin’s Florist provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to, including but not limited to, race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
