Florist Purchaser  

Essential Duties:

• Purchase cut fresh flowers and plants according to Production needs through existing suppliers.
• Purchase additional products off the open market if needed.
• Strive to locate best quality products at the most favorable purchase price, calculates costs, margins, profits and formulas.
• Purchase Order input
• Maintain positive relationships with growers, wholesalers and carriers
• Research and establish relationships with new suppliers
• Solve any problems arising from product quality or availability with a positive attitude, tact and diplomacy, to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Inform sales about market availability on a regular basis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate in any field
• Must have an experience in Flower Industry
• Must have a car or van for transportation

Required Skills:

• Ability to do multitasking and willing to learn new things
• Strong communication skills in Tagalog and English
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Can work under stressful conditions
• Must be knowledgeable in Flowers
• Must know how to establish good relationships