Procurement Manager

Responsibilities: Overall management of softscape sourcing, pricing, and purchasing Client communication as necessary Ensuring the highest quality of plant material and tagging plant material as necessary Travelling to different nursery locations as necessary Assist with information for job tracking and reporting of materials - maintaining or falling under budgets for estimated material pricing vs actual when a job is complete Developing and managing procurement strategies/processes that are inventive and cost-effective for Oceanview Landscapes.

Keep Logistics Division apprised of pending orders that are available for delivery or pick-up. Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms. Develop and/or review any existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

Sourcing, building and maintaining long-term relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers. Approving purchase orders and confirming delivery of goods and services with the Logistics Division. Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Updating and managing the inventory tracking systems for plant supply stock and goods associated. Assist in producing procurement reports as required. Effectively and efficiently work with Design team to generate pricing guides and estimates to enhance customer wait-time on estimates.

Qualifications and Skills: Minimum (3) years of local experience with plant material procurement Must have excellent organizational skills General knowledge and proper care practices of trees/shrubs/perennials Horticultural degree a plus The ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a high energy environment Excellent communication skills - oral and written Must be confident, motivated, respectful, a team player and have a positive attitude Benefits: Salary based on experience and skills 401k Profit Sharing Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days Health insurance Why Work With Us?

We are a team and family-oriented company that prides itself in our positive culture and surpassing our customers expectations We are currently in our 24th year of business - our team is very excited to continue growing, improving and being THE best landscape company on the East End of Long Island. Come join us today to be a part of our family, while sharing a passion for excelling at what we do and a desire to do better themselves Our business is driven and run by our 5 core values, EARTH. Excellence- We strive for excellence in everything we do Accountability- We are accountable to our clients and to each other Respect- We respect our clients, our competitors and one another Teamwork- We work as a team to achieve more Home- We value the importance of a work/home-life balance Are you ready for a positive change in your work environment, want to look forward to coming to work each day, would like to benefit from results-driven profit-sharing, and work together with a tight-knit team? If you are just as excited, motivated and feel we are a fit for you, we are looking forward to talking with you