Plant Materials Procurement Specialist

Mariani Landscape; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; 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 LifeInsurance

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year

Pay Transparency

Job summary

Mariani Landscape is hiring a Procurement Buyer to coordinate all plant material purchases for our company. You will work with the design, greenhouse, construction, and maintenance teams to secure high-quality material and negotiate best prices.

You’ll also manage inventories, tagging trips, and vendor relationships to support project needs. Eligible candidates have at least 2 years of experience in plant buying, strong communication, and familiarity with landscape terminology and company

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.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Mariani Landscape is hiring a Procurement Buyer to coordinate all plant material purchases for our company. You will work with the design, greenhouse, construction, and maintenance teams to secure high-quality material and negotiate best prices.

You’ll also manage inventories, tagging trips, and vendor relationships to support project needs. Eligible candidates have at least 2 years of experience in plant buying, strong communication, and familiarity with landscape terminology and company