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Nursery Plant Buyer- Southeastern, MI

Plymouth, MI 48170

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Landscaping Job Number: 1279 Pay Rate: 70,000

Job Description

Horticultural Plant Buyer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Source, conferm quality, and order plants

  • Negotiate prices and product quality with suppliers, vendors and other representatives

  • Look for new growers and new products

  • Develop relationships with growers

  • Coordinate deliveries 

  • Monitor shipments to ensure product comes in on time and resolve problems related to incorrect or undelivered product

  • Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences to network with people in other purchasing departments

  • Maintain records of items purchased

  • Evaluate current and anticipated requirements, determine potential sources, and stimulate competition.
  • Some travel is required for this position – tagging plant material for 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years Horticulture/green industry buying experience

  • Wholesale and large nursery experience is helpful

  • Must be skilled in Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Practice integrity, reliability and honesty in all business transactions

  • Work with co-workers as a team to ensure success

  • Ability to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to travel
  • Drug screen and back ground check are required
The candidate is responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity. This role will be to source plants and nursery supplies. This is a fast-paced position that requires organization, time management, and communication skills. Responsibilities consist of attention to detail while working on multiple projects at once.
WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary, based on experience.

  • Benefits package to include; 401(K), Dental, Vacation, PTO and Paid Holidays.

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

BENEFITS

$60,000-$80,000 starting  401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off

 

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Travis Gorski
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