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Hannula Landscaping and Irrigation
Landscape and Irrigation Purchaser
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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$43,142 / year median in Florida
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Landscape and Irrigation Purchaser Hannula Landscaping and Irrigation San Carlos Park, FL Job Details Full-time $22.00 - $30.76 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Vendor relationship building Pricing Research Attention to detail QuickBooks Materials management Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Landscape and Irrigation Purchaser to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing high-quality landscape and irrigation materials to support our projects and operations. Your expertise in supply chain management, vendor relationships, and procurement systems will ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining cost efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the beautification and sustainability of outdoor spaces through strategic purchasing practices. Experience in Landscape and/or Irrigation purchasing is preferred. Duties
- Purchases all irrigation and landscape materials for all projects, including landscape tagging
- Maintains a list of all vendors and contacts
- Receives and checks all materials delivered at the office and keeps track of back orders
- Schedules delivery of plant material
- Creates purchase orders in QuickBooks
- Obtains the proper authorization for purchases
- Provides copies of purchase orders to the correct personnel
- Obtain and maintain relationships with vendors
- Takes product and specification related calls from managers and field foremen
- Research new products and equipment and collects competitive bids
- Keep estimating department informed of any price increases and decreases
- Assist the estimating department with material pricing and/or availability
- Work with customers when negotiating material alternates due to availability, code requirements, and size specifications
- Negotiates payment terms and pricing