Landcare Buyer II

Service Corporation International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International is seeking a Land Care Buyer II to manage assigned markets and vendor relationships within the Land Care Program. You will source, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and support cost-saving initiatives to improve cemetery appearance and customer experience.

The role partners with field leadership, requires data-driven decisions, and involves traveling up to 15% to cover multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• At least 3 years in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or related roles.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience presenting recommendations to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience supporting service-based contracts and dispersed operations.
• Experience in facilities management, landscaping, land care, or related fields is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of cemetery maintenance standards and land care best practices.
• Manage market and vendor portfolios; lead RFQs and contract negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Support market leadership with program execution and issue resolution.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Lookup functions

Dashboards

Reporting tools

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. The Land Care Buyer II independently manages assigned markets, contracts, and vendor relationships within the Land Care Program. This role is responsible for sourcing, contract management, vendor performance, operational support, and implementation of strategic land care initiatives that enhance cemetery appearance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Additionally, this role serves as a trusted business partner to field leadership while supporting a multimillion-dollar land care services portfolio through data-driven decision making, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop an understanding of cemetery maintenance standards, regional operating conditions, and land care best practices to support informed business decisions and operational recommendations. Manage assigned market and vendor portfolios. Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations. Monitor vendor performance, service quality, and compliance. Support market leadership with land care program execution and issue resolution. Conduct site assessments and identify operational improvement opportunities. Develop cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives. Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities. Implement approved program initiatives and technology solutions. Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and recommendations. Develop and communicate best practices across assigned markets. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field. Experience A minimum of 3 years of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, operations, project management, or related experience Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. Experience presenting recommendations and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization. Experience supporting service-based contracts. Experience working with geographically dispersed operations. Experience supporting facilities management, landscaping, grounds maintenance, land care, property maintenance, or other service-based operational environments preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data. Experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, and reporting tools preferred. Ability to identify trends, develop insights, and make data-driven recommendations. Experience working with dashboards, business reporting tools, or similar technologies. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools. Ability to leverage AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, communication, and decision-making. Ability to work independently with moderate supervision. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to evaluate operational, environmental, labor, and market conditions and incorporate findings into sourcing strategies, supplier management decisions, and program recommendations. Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, analyze data, automate routine tasks, and support business objectives. Ability to travel as needed

WORK CONDITIONS

Work Environment Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions Local and/or multiple location traveling required Comply with Corporate dress code policy Work Postures Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day May climb stairs to access buildings frequently Physical Demands Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage Work Hours Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Travel up to 15% Postal Code: 77019 Category (Portal Searching): Logistics Job Location: US-TX - Houston

Who we are. What we do. We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none. "SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.