PURCHASING MANAGER (Buyer) -Full TimeLavender Green Flowers • Windsor, Windsor, CA

PURCHASING MANAGER (Buyer) -Full Time

Lavender Green Flowers • Windsor, Windsor, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Purchasing Manager (Buyer) – Full Time

Salary : Competitive salary

Place of Work : Lavender Green 17-18 Bridgewater Way, Windsor SL4 1RL

Starting Date : Immediately

Experience : Experience in buying and a minimum of 5 years floristry experience, including management is essential

POSITION OVERVIEW : As a Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering Lavender Green toward a future defined by growth, innovation, and excellence. You will collaborate with the senior leadership team to drive key operational improvements, ensuring the business operates efficiently while continuing to deliver exceptional products and services to our clients. This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who embodies our company values, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all departments.

If you think you have the qualities and would like to join our amazing team please contact us…..

Responsibilities

Product / Buying – Unrivalled product

Manage the ordering and allocation of all floristry products and system within, ensuring accurate stem counts and clear instructions for specific events.

Ownership of procurement and allocation for all events

Regularly evaluate and improve product offerings to exceed customer expectations.

Develop and implement a system for quality control of incoming products and create ongoing monitoring systems.

Support wider ordering efforts to elevate the overall product offering.

Ensure the sales / design team has the necessary time and resources to secure the best products and prices.

Monitor and maintain gross profit and cost percentages across all departments.

Minimize waste and hold minimal stock for last-minute bouquets and orders.

Develop and maintain a preferred supplier list for flowers, foliage, and plants, ensuring the best price, service, and product quality.

Regularly review monthly KPIs and adjust strategies accordingly.

2. Sales and Design – Driving Quality, Creativity and Value for the Customer :

Support the sales and design teams to ensure creativity and innovation remain at the forefront of all designs.

Outline and educate the parameters to good design for example lead time

Educate team members on seasonal flower availability and associated costs, enabling them to quickly identify accurate pricing for proposed designs.

Develop / rollout / monitor seasonal flower calendar, ensuring both London and Windsor locations use the best flowers in season.

Collaborate closely with the sales / design teams to ensure the right flowers are available for each event while striving to exceed customer expectations.

Host workshops and team meetings to provide updates on seasonal trends, flower availability, and any potential shortages or changes that could impact designs.

Foster clear communication and collaboration between florists and sales / design teams.

3. Sustainability – Leading Our Environmental Journey :

Leading on the B Corp certification working with the MD or Head of Finance.

Work with suppliers to identify new products with strong environmental credentials.

Conduct an annual supplier sustainability audit to share best practices and identify areas for improvement.

Develop relationships with British growers for seasonal flowers and foliage, prioritizing locally sourced options. Whilst considering changes in our systems to enable us to use this as a USP.

Collaborate with the Head of Finance to review and update sustainability practices, ensuring re-accreditation with B Corp.

4. People – Building a High-Performing Team :

Lead the implementation of company culture and values across the team.

Identify areas for employee development and engage with HR and SLT to support growth and engagement initiatives.

Collaborate with both the external HR and SLT to implement strategies that reinforce a “Great Place to Work” ethos.

Support the roll-out of people-centric initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and performance.

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