Purchasing Manager
About The Position
Devil Mountain is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead plant purchasing activities at our Eagle Creek, Oregon location. In this role, you’ll help ensure our nursery teams have the plant material and supplies needed to support customers and day-to-day operations. You’ll build strong relationships with growers and suppliers, monitor inventory needs, and work closely with Sales, Receiving, and Yard teams to solve supply and product availability challenges. You’ll also help ensure purchasing information is accurate and effectively maintained within our ERP system. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong nursery or horticultural experience who understands plant material, enjoys working with vendors, and can balance inventory needs, customer priorities, and operational demands.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience working in the nursery, horticulture, or a closely related industry.
- Purchasing, procurement, or plant-buying experience within the nursery or horticulture industry.
- Strong knowledge of plant material and nursery operations.
- Experience using ERP accounting or purchasing software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities.
- Ability to build effective relationships with vendors, Sales, Receiving, Yard teams, and other internal partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead plant purchasing activities to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support nursery operations and customer needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, vendors, and suppliers, including resolving product availability, pricing, delivery, and supply issues.
- Monitor inventory needs and purchasing activity to help prevent stockouts, overstock, and obsolete inventory.
- Research and source plant material for inventory, customer projects, and special orders, recommending substitutions when appropriate.
- Partner closely with Sales, Receiving, and Yard teams to coordinate purchasing needs, incoming material, and product availability.
- Manage purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing and vendor information within company systems.
- Hire, train, supervise, and support Stocking Specialist/Buyer staff.
- Support purchasing initiatives, process improvements, and special projects as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible)
- Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
