Procurement & Nursery Operations Manager - ConsultNet

Procurement & Nursery Operations Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Direct Hire
Salary: $65,000-75,000 a year, benefits, 401k

Procurement:

• Source and purchase necessary plant material for all jobs utilizing local and out of state wholesale nurseries. Track purchase price against bid price.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing and terms.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Design/Sales Team on deadlines, delivery schedules, and suitable substitutions as needed.
• Assist with development of a more accurate and efficient system to track and count inventory utilizing company software, etc. to improve upon current procedures.
• Analyze market trends and conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Operations:

• Coordinate Nursery crew to efficiently and accurately load material onto trucks each morning. Assess Nursery Crew start time daily based on the next day's loading requirements.
• Train personnel in the Nursery and monitor performance while setting goals for career growth and development; Assist with disciplinary issues.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems throughout nursery and greenhouses; Grounds maintenance.

Success Behaviors:

• Self-starter and demonstrates initiative.
• Results and action oriented.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective critical thinking skills, ability to handle adversity and to problem solve.

Education and Qualification Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher (in a related field is preferred).
• Three years of horticulture experience is required.
• Three years of purchasing experience is required.

Welcome to ConsultNet and the family of companies, Tekne, SaltClick, TechBridge, and OmniMedia. As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore.

Celebrating more than 25 years of partnership with a diverse client base, we've crafted rewarding opportunities for our consultants, fostering high-performing teams that deliver impactful results.

Over the last few years thousands of consultants have found their calling with us in roles that have made a meaningful impact on their lives, enhanced their career, challenged them, and propelled them towards achieving their personal and professional goals. At the ConsultNet family of companies, we believe effective communication is crucial in aligning the right job with your unique skills and professional aspirations. To us, it's all about the personal approach we take and the values we uphold.

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