Job title: Purchasing Manager
Supervisor: Tracy Balderson and Lisa Ambrosio
Location: 2525 N 30th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
About Wenke Greenhouses:
Wenke Greenhouses is a large, family owned, vertically integrated production greenhouse established over 70 years ago. We have four locations Kalamazoo, MI and a sister company in Douglas, GA. We grow and sell flowers year round. Our main crops are annual bedding plants and home-use vegetables. We have recently started to produce perennials and indoor plants. These crops are sold to garden centers, hardware stores, landscapers throughout the Midwest, the Kalamazoo Flower Group (broker), as well as starter plants to other growers. We also have a successful retail store servicing Kalamazoo. We are an industry leader; providing quality plants that make people happier and healthier. We are known for efficient production, being the easiest company to do business with and valuing our employees.
Job Summary:
The Purchasing Manager position is a new position at Wenke Greenhouses and will be responsible for ordering, receiving of materials and inventory management for the various material inputs used in the production process for both the Michigan and Georgia locations. The success of this position involves the timeliness of materials on hand for production at appropriate costs while managing inventory. This position coordinates with sales, production and accounts payable to ensure accuracy and efficiency in order to move the company forward with its inventory management. Travel to Georgia may be required initially.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Determine materials needed for production in a timely manner
· Order materials while coordinating with multiple suppliers
· Understand and negotiate supplier costs including shipping and possible discounts and purchase accordingly
· Receive the materials into production software specific to industry
· Manage the inventory on-hand to ensure accuracy
· Train and coordinate with others involved
· Set up material requirements in production software specific to industry
· Other responsibilities may be added once established
Skills required for success:
· Detail oriented
· Organization
· Self-directed
· Excel, Outlook and general computer proficiency
· Desire to learn and to take responsibility
· Plant knowledge and greenhouse experience helpful but not required
· Ability to speak Spanish helpful
Experience required:
· 3-5 years purchasing experience
· Demonstrable understanding of inventory management and cost accounting
Schedule / work hours:
· Regular business hours with potential peak time periods
· Opportunity for some flexibility with hours
· Full-time
Compensation:
· $22-$29 per hour (pay commensurate with experience)
· Health insurance available with company paying significant portion
· Dental insurance for individual paid by company with opportunity to add family members
· Excellent 401k available after 6 months of employment
· Plant discounts
· Opportunity for advancement
Immediate opening!