Purchasing Assistant

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.

• 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.