Samara Farms is a wholesale nursery located on 80 acres in west Nashville growing ornamental grasses, ferns, perennials, shrubs, and trees. We specialize in cultivating hardy, large specimen material that can provide the perfect landscape focus. As a wholesale nursery, we sell only to licensed growers, contractors, or architects, but welcome the end client to come to view the material.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a Nursery Procurement Specialist to join our team of plant lovers!

The Nursery Procurement Specialist will be responsible for maintaining strategic supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, monitoring performance, and expediting response to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Supervises daily procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. The Nursery Procurement Specialist utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Collaborates with other functions to meet current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels with descriptions and photos.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement

· Issues purchase and work orders to generate product shipments.

· Maintains the status of orders throughout the entire process.

· Participates in inventory process and daily audits; researches and resolves inventory discrepancies.

· Maintains and manages accurate records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise, and/or supplies stocked.

· Works with the Logistics Manager to maintain shipping and receiving schedules.

· Maintains and oversees the back-order system.

· Performs required administrative tasks; prepares all required reports and correspondence.

· Oversees procurement of all materials, merchandise, supplies, and services.

· Supervises the purchasing decisions of management-level staff and works with staff to determine purchasing needs.

· Develops and oversees procurement policies and procedures.

· Reviews all purchase orders in excess of $500 and/or items whose cost per unit exceeds $50.

· Acts as the company’s agent with vendors.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Pricing and Inventory Management

· Manages the pricing of all merchandise.

· Accurately controls and tracks physical inventory.

· Maintains and oversees inventory database.

· Prepares periodic purchasing and inventory reports

· Manages inventory reporting and control to ensure the ordering of appropriate inventory to meet sales demands.

· Audit and maintain special order (non-stock) inventory to reduce loss in accordance with the Company's policy and best practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

· Three to five years related experience or equivalent.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

· Acute attention to detail

· Highly proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite

· Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Strong horticultural knowledge, preferably in plants commonly found in Middle TN

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