Purchasing Manager – Seasonal & Everyday Garden Goods

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

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.