Garden Design Co. Ltd - Farmers Branch, TX
posted 4 months ago
The Landscape Purchasing Manager at Garden Design, Inc. is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and supplies essential for landscaping projects. This position requires a strategic approach to purchasing, focusing on optimizing inventory control and ensuring the timely availability of high-quality materials. The manager will develop and implement effective purchasing strategies that align with the company's operational goals and market demands. In this role, the manager will be tasked with sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices, quality, and terms for all purchased items. This involves evaluating supplier performance and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain. Collaboration with internal teams, such as production planning and sales, is crucial to understand demand forecasts and ensure that adequate supplies are available to meet project needs. Additionally, the Landscape Purchasing Manager will monitor market trends and industry developments to identify potential opportunities or risks that could impact procurement strategies. Managing contracts and agreements with suppliers is also a key responsibility, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions. The role includes overseeing logistics and transportation activities to guarantee the timely delivery of goods, as well as reconciling and approving purchase orders and invoices for plants and selected hardscape materials. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of plant materials, including shrubs, trees, and turf, along with proven experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and proficiency in e-commerce platforms for procurement processes are essential for success in this position.