Buyer / Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Plant Company (TPC) is a fast-growing, innovative horticultural business operating in a newly expanded 10-acre facility. With the completion of Phase 2, we’ve added a state-of-the-art greenhouse and production barn—both purpose-built for the controlled-environment, sustainable production of premium tropical foliage.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving our continued growth and daily success as part of the nationally recognized Proven Winners® leafjoy® brand. We’re proud of our inclusive, growth-oriented culture and operate on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which shapes how we solve problems, lead teams, and scale effectively. As a valued team member, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact, contribute your perspective, and grow with a company that’s expanding rapidly and is nationally recognized.

We believe that “ together we grow stronger ”, which applies to employees, vendors and of course customers. The four core values that identify this company are :

1. Caring About People, Plants, and Process

2. Growth Oriented

3. Customer First

4. "Can Do" Attitude

Role Overview :

The Plant Company is seeking a highly organized and proactive Buyer / Planner to support our fast-growing greenhouse production and distribution operations. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, and services while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery. The Buyer / Planner manages supplier relationships, maintains accurate planning data, supports inventory and production scheduling, and proactively addresses supply chain issues to ensure operational continuity. Primary procurement responsibilities include production and assembly hard goods, consumable greenhouse supplies, and support for capital equipment and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) purchases.

Requirements :

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, lead times, and supply agreements.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to support continuous improvement and responsiveness.
• Track and assess supplier performance with defined metrics (quality, delivery, cost, service).

Purchasing & Procurement Execution

Inventory & Material Planning

Production Planning & Forecasting

Cost Management & Process Improvement

Data Integrity & System Utilization

Skills & Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Physical Requirements

The Plant Company is an equal opportunity employer.