Purchasing Administrator
Company: Cherrylake, Inc.
Location: Groveland
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Purchasing AdministratorCOMPANY OVERVIEWLocated in Groveland
Florida, Cherrylake is one of the largest ornamental production and
landscape companies in the Southeast. The company is vertically
integrated - producing trees, palms and shrubs on over 1,500 acres
of farmland, and providing commercial landscape contracting and
landscape maintenance services throughout the region.Cherrylake is
a subsidiary of IMG Enterprises, a 100 million dollar Florida
agri-business with diversified operations in citrus, ornamental
landscape, ecosystem restoration and real estate. Ranked the 27th
Largest Privately Owned Company in Central Florida (OBJ 2020), and
one of Central Florida's Best Places to Work (OBJ 2019), IMG
Enterprises is committed to building sustainable and innovative
businesses that contribute to the health and wellbeing of people,
nature and society.Some of the company highlights are:
- Stability and financial strength: IMG Enterprises
diversification and professional management ensure stability,
resilience and the capital resources for sustainable growth.
- Family ownership: Two generations of family ownership and
leadership ensure the commitment of the company to its core values
and founding principles.
- Purpose driven culture: We start with WHY. Our purpose guides
our actions and shapes our culture. We promote personal development
and career growth by encouraging work-life integration, continuous
learning and improvement, and a supportive environment for taking
risks, being creative and exploring each individuals'
potential.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded by entrepreneurs we are driven
to innovate, continuously improve and find a better way.
- Sustainable connection with the environment: Our products and
services come from the land and contribute back to our
environment.JOB SUMMARY This is a key position with one of the
company's fastest growing profit centers. You will work on a
collaborative team with the mission to grow our green-goods
brokerage business. You will collaborate with the sales team,
logistics team, and your teammates on the outsourcing team to
purchase material for resale. Your role will be to order material
to replenish stock inventory items and special orders. In addition,
you will be accountable for the daily administration of the
outsourcing department and process improvement of our purchasing,
receiving and inventory control processes.CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
- Analytical skills, sound business judgment and logical
thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, ERP and/or
WMS
- Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail
- Level headedness, ability to work calmly under pressure and
perform in a fast pace environmentKEY RESPONSIBILITIES &
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Purchase material for replenishment of stock items
- Review system generated purchasing needs and adjust as
necessary
- Coordinate with the sales team for special orders, CSP orders,
drop shipments---
- Send request for quotes to vendors
- Helps to analyze inventory levels to determine optimal ordering
quantities
- Select best vendors for purchase according to price, quality,
availability and logistics
- Issue Purchase Orders for purchase
- Coordinate with Logistics to arrange shipment
- Notify receiving team and sales team of material to farm
schedule
- Ensure all item codes are correctly set up to receive material
- Process Improvement
- Routinely audit OSCE purchasing, receiving and sales processes
for compliance, accuracy and efficiency
- Identify opportunities for training of team members on OSCE
purchasing, receiving and sales processes
- Identify opportunities to improve processes
- Maintain current documentation of processes and standard
operating procedures.
- Oversee the delivery of service to internal customers in
Construction and Maintenance teams
- Meet with Construction and Maintenance stakeholders to identify
needs and expectations
- Review OSCE and Sales processes related to Construction and
Maintenance
- Coordinate and supervise the work of team members involved in
the fulfillment of Construction and Maintenance orders.
- Coordinate administration of Marketing Agreements
- Track and manage deposits
- Ensure accurate and appropriate reporting is being provided to
Marketing Agreement partners
- Assist in gathering information and preparing annual budgets
for Marketing Agreements
- Contract and document administration - contract agreements are
up to date, properly filed and shared with all
parties.QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree or higher
- 2+ years experience working in purchasing or warehouse
management
- Basic knowledge of ornamental plants a plus
- Purchasing knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques.
Must possess demonstrated analytical abilities and be able to
develop logical solutions to opportunities as they develop.HOURS OF
WORK This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are
Monday through Friday, 40+ hours per week. Occasional evening and
weekend work may be required as job duties demand.This role
routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers,
photocopiers and smartphones.NOTICE CHERRYLAKE, INC. RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO CHANGE THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
DUTIES AT ITS DISCRETION.DFWP & EOEJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:
- Monday to FridayWork Location: In person
Keywords: Cherrylake, Inc., Orlando , Purchasing Administrator, Professions , Groveland, Florida
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