Buying Manager

Esbenshade's Garden Centers; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Esbenshade's Garden Centers in Lititz, PA is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee buying for multiple retail locations. Responsibilities include managing seasonal product selections, ensuring adequate stock, and monitoring market trends.

The ideal candidate will have gardening knowledge, strong purchasing skills, and collaborate with department managers. This is a permanent position with regular hours Monday through Friday and some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately monitor product trends and buy when appropriate.
• Basic knowledge of gardening and garden related products is helpful.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Epicor System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal category reviews with an emphasis on profitability and selection.
• Utilize early season purchasing to obtain maximum discounts.
• Ensure all locations are stocked with Everyday and Seasonal Merchandise.
• Regularly visit all retail locations to assess buying needs.
• Collaborate with Department Managers on product purchases.

Skills

Ability to monitor product trends

Ability to develop product knowledge

Education

Basic knowledge of gardening

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Epicor System knowledge

Job description

At Esbenshade’s, we’re more than just a garden center — we’re a family‑owned business with deep roots and a passion for helping brands grow online and in-store. Our team thrives on innovation, creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit that has shaped our success for over 60 years. We believe in empowering our people, building strong vendor partnerships and maintaining a culture that values both hard work and a sense of family. Join us and be part of a company that’s growing fast, thinking big and staying true to its core values.

Description

Responsibilities include purchasing both Seasonal and Everyday products for retail locations in Lititz, Mohnton and Fleetwood. Purchases include gift, garden, flags, home décor, planters, pottery, seeds and bulbs. Knowledge of gardening, seeds and bulbs, pottery and containers, garden décor and other related hard goods is necessary.

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs seasonal category reviews with an emphasis on profitability, selection and inventory turns.
• Utilizes early season purchasing to obtain maximum discounts.
• Ensures all locations stocked with Everyday and Seasonal Merchandise.
• Regularly visit all retail locations to assess buying needs.
• Maintain regular communication with department managers at all locations.
• Collaborate with Department Managers to assess buying needs and provide updates on product purchases and shipment arrivals for their department or area.
• Attend trade shows as requested.
• Monitor current trends and purchase relevant products.
• Maintain a working relationship with company representatives, meeting with them as necessary.
• Set pricing, create promotions/sales and create Purchase Orders.
• All other duties assigned by your director.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to accurately monitor product trends and buy when appropriate.
• Ability to develop product knowledge that transfers into good buying decisions.

Education and Experience

• Basic knowledge of gardening and garden related products is helpful.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Epicor System preferred.

Time Requirements

• Regular schedule will be Monday through Friday with some Saturdays during our busy season.
• This is a permanent position requiring a long‑term commitment.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to work in all conditions including: dust, warm and cool temperatures and high humidity.
• Must be able to work while standing or sitting for long periods of time (8-10 hours).

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].