Purchasing Agent at Early Morning LLC – Grand Haven, Michigan

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive purchaser to support our horticulture team, ensuring the efficient setup, ordering, and receipt of products. This role is vital to assist with our production plan, accurate inventory, and timely deliveries to optimize satisfaction for both internal and external partners. The purchaser will also manage vendor communications and logistics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Product Management: Assist in setting up items, enter purchase orders, and maintain a high volume of SKU data with accuracy.

· Vendor Communication: Liaise with vendors to secure updated price quotes, confirm minimum order quantities, and determine availability and lead times for orders.

· Order Expediting: Monitor and expedite weekly orders with vendors to ensure timely shipments.

· Issue Resolution: Handle receiving issues related to defective, damaged, or other problematic products, coordinating with vendors and warehouse teams.

· Delivery Updates: Provide timely updates on delivery or availability issues for assigned products.

· Reporting: Compile, format, and share analytical reports with the leadership team as needed.

· Shipment Coordination: Assist in organizing and maintaining records for incoming and green goods & supplies shipments from multiple locations.

· Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the team

Qualifications:

· Associates degree or equivalent experience.

· 3 to 5 years in logistics or inventory management.

· Experience in purchasing & logistics in the horticultural industry.

· Strong vendor relations and compliance management.

· Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.

· Knowledge of perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees.

· Proven ability to handle inventory setup and purchase order entry.

· Highly organized and capable of working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven, multitasking environment

· Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

· Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· The position regularly requires you to sit at a desk/computer.

· This is a part-time, onsite position

Physical Requirements:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· The position regularly requires you to sit at a desk/computer.

· This is a part-time, onsite position

Gardens Alive Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer