Ruppert is a commercial construction company combined as a privately and employee owned specialty contractor. A multi-state presence with a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.
Responsibilities:
Sourcing, acquiring, and coordinating the logistics with landscape and construction materials
Negotiate the best pricing for top quality materials and freight
Responsible for generating purchase orders, invoice management and job costing
Internally build and manage relationships while providing support for Project Management teams
Sourcing and pricing new suppliers and vendors
Prepare submittals for plant material and select hard materials when necessary
Ensure that growers deliver high quality product
Reconcile and approve purchase orders and invoices
Monitor plant palette inventory and promote horticultural best practices
Assist the monthly financial closeout
Assist with logistics and strategic project planning
Develop positive relationships with Landscape Architects, Brokers, and Vendors
Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of horticulture to include trees, shrubs, turf, flowers and mulch
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors
Ability to negotiate with suppliers and vendors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Background in Horticulture, Turf Management, Greenhouse or Nursery a plus
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook
What we provide:
Competitive salary
Medical benefits with dental and vision
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan
Flexible work/life balance
Family-oriented company culture
Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.