Plant Material Buyer

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability and Life

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Procurement Buyer to coordinate purchasing plant materials for the company. The role involves working closely with design, construction, and maintenance teams to ensure quality and timely procurement of plant materials.

Qualifications include at least 2 years of professional experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and more.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience required, preferably in a plant buyer position.
• Advanced knowledge of landscape terminology and plant materials.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Purchase highest quality plant material while negotiating best prices.
• Coordinate shipping and deliveries to meet needs.
• Participate in vendor tagging trips to locate needed plant material.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Company production software

Job description

Work With The Best We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Position Summary

Mariani Landscape is hiring a Procurement Buyer. The Procurement Buyer will coordinate all the details with purchasing plant material for the entire company. This associate interacts with the design team, greenhouse staff, construction staff, maintenance staff, and administrative support on a regular basis and other departments throughout the company. This associate participates in vendor and tagging trips throughout the season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Purchase highest quality plant material available, while negotiating the best price of plant material.
• Purchase containers, bulbs, and other plant-related materials as needed.
• Follow the purchasing process (i.e. using agreements, dissemination of information to departments and production, etc.).
• Order and receive plant material to meet the needs of the Construction and Maintenance Departments.
• Coordinate shipping and deliveries to meet the needs of the Construction and Maintenance Departments.
• Record and promote inventory of available returned material.
• Oversee and participate in loading and unloading of plant materials.
• Work closely with the Grower on internal plant material.
• Work with Project Directors, Design Directors, Designers, and Client Representatives to review and discuss inventory reports.
• Inform Project Directors, Design Directors, Designers, and Client Representatives of relevant issues regarding securing specific plant material.
• Participate in vendor, offsite, and out-of-state tagging trips to locate appropriate and needed plant material.
• Coordinate tagging of material in the yard for proper name and size.
• Recommend and advise Purchasing Manager of plant material inventory.
• Identify new vendors and nurseries for future purchases.
• Maintain a source file of plant availability.
• Approve plant material invoices in a timely manner.
• Create purchase orders and complete in-house change orders as needed.
• Communicate any status or internal issues and/or concerns to the Purchasing Manager in a timely manner.
• Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring, as well as ongoing projects.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations.
• Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all paperwork, including time-off requests and other necessary information.

Qualifications

At least 2 years professional experience required, preferably in a plant buyer position. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of landscape terminology and plant materials. Ability to work in a team environment, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members, as well as providing feedback to other team members. Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of internal and external clients. Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with Mariani associates and vendors on a consistent basis. Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines. Demonstrate working knowledge of general computer functions and Microsoft Office programs. Demonstrate accountability for plants being delivered on schedule. Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary. Ability to navigate and use, with success and accuracy, the company production software.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. Position Range: $60,000 - $77,000 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.