• Purchasing Assistant

    POTOMAC FLORAL WHOLESALE (Silver Spring, MD)


    Potomac Floral Wholesale is an aggressively growing company with over 110 employees and is currently in need of a professional to assist with the Purchasing functions of the company.  We are a company that continually provides employees with challenge, growth, and development opportunities.

     

    + Fun and high-energy environment

    + Competitive pay

    + Health Benefits

    + 401(k) with company matching

    + Generous Associate Discount

    + And more!

    Responsibilities:

    + Help to source, select, and purchase products at the most favorable price, quality, quantity, and specification requirements.

    + Learn to negotiate prices, delivery arrangements, discounts, and payment terms.

    + Analyze and monitor market prices and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.

    + Plan and forecast for future product buys based on historical sales records/activity, recurring buys, and current inventory levels.

    + Inspect products for quality and value. Initiate the credit process for returns or damages.

    + Assist with inventory management and heavy data entry.

    + Actively work with sales staff & management to determine customer buying needs, communicate delivery schedules, product availability, etc.

    + Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + Experience within the floral industry is preferred from either a grower, wholesale, retail, or mass marketing background. Experience with perishables is a plus.

    + Knowledge of the fundamental principles of purchasing and accounting.

    + Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

    + Basic-Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Office).

    + Ability to effectively communicate between multiple parties to include the sales department, warehouse operations, and vendors.

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer.

     

    To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and wage requirements.

     

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