FLOWERS & PLANTS PROCUREMENT AND IMPORT OFFICER

• Source international growers and suppliers and evaluate quotations. • Purchase flowers, roses, and live plants according to required varieties, quantities, and quality specifications. • Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules. • Plan purchases based on sales, inventory levels, and seasonal demand to minimize shortages and wastage. • Calculate landed costs, including freight, customs clearance, and transportation. • Track purchase orders, shipments, and import documentation, coordinating with freight and customs clearance agents. • Monitor shipment quality and quantities and resolve shortage and damage claims with suppliers. • Prepare purchasing, pricing, and supplier performance reports. • At least 3 years of experience in flower, rose, or plant procurement and imports, preferably in wholesale. • Knowledge of varieties, quality grades, stem lengths, packaging, seasonality, and storage and cold-chain requirements. • Experience with international suppliers, preferably in the Netherlands, Kenya, and Ethiopia. • Strong negotiation and cost-analysis skills. • Proficiency in English, Excel, and purchasing and inventory systems.