Purchasing Supervisor

What we offer

• First shift Monday-Friday (7am-4pm approximately are the typical hours) 
• Competitive $26-29 per hour salary based on qualifications plus an earned annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including cost effective medical insurance options
• 401k Company Match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off after 90 days, plus Paid Holiday Time upon hire!
• Local Family business
• Growth opportunities
• Exceptional, organizationally aligned culture with Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS™) and transparency / open book management (Great Game of Business - GGOB)

If you are looking for a professional atmosphere that offers growth opportunities and a lifelong career choice, please apply today!

Visit www.whywilloway.com to learn more about our company culture. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Willoway Nurseries is proud to have a Drug Free Workplace Safety Program**

**Note that marijuana became legal in Ohio in 2016 for medical use.  However, Willoway Nurseries, Inc. Drug Free Safety Policy does not recognize medical or recreational marijuana as acceptable in the workplace, regardless of whether the employee has a prescription or not.  The presence of THC will still be considered a positive test result.  This mirrors Federal law, which does not recognize marijuana as legal, as the laws are written and voted on at the State level. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement of plant related supplies such as containers, fertilizers, stakes/trellis supplies
• Collaborate with growers to maintain quality standards for incoming products.
• Coordinate and communicate logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials to appropriate locations.
• Employ strong negotiation skills to secure high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Develop purchasing strategies that support company objectives
• Develop and maintain spec sheets on all purchase items.
• Review and process purchase orders.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.

• Build and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Track status of incoming orders and communicate variances with appropriate department
• Work with department leads in developing annual budget.
• Report forecasted variances in purchase compared to the budget.

• Conduct all business affairs in accordance with Willoway’s business philosophy and Standard of Business Conduct
• Ensure purchased materials and products meet the Company’s specifications.
• Participate as a key role in adopting a purchase order system company wide and own the subsequent management of said system.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Inspect incoming materials and address quality concerns promptly.
• Verify shortages and resolve any discrepancies efficiently.
• Ensure timely accounting processes of all received materials.
• In addition to responsibilities listed, other duties, responsibilities and requirements may be assigned by management as the seasonal workload or other factors demand.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong record-keeping and file management capabilities.
• Ability to create and present reports to farm managers and other stakeholders.
• Analytical
• Assertive

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Preferred: Horticultural knowledge of plants and their growth in landscape settings.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service abilities.
• 2 years of experience in purchasing role

Work Environment:

• 95% office-related tasks, 5% outdoor activities
• In office, located in Avon Ohio
• Regular collaboration with growers and inventory teams during material inspections.

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week / 2080 hours per year

Training Timeline:

• A three-month minimum to one year to train a successor, covering procurement timeframes, and invoicing processes.

Salary range $55,000-60,000