Landcare Buyer II

Job Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of cemetery maintenance standards, regional operating conditions, and land care best practices to support informed business decisions and operational recommendations.
• Manage assigned market and vendor portfolios.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance, service quality, and compliance.
• Support market leadership with land care program execution and issue resolution.
• Conduct site assessments and identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Develop cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
• Implement approved program initiatives and technology solutions.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends and recommendations.
• Develop and communicate best practices across assigned markets.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, operations, project management, or related experience.
• Experience: Negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience: Presenting recommendations and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
• Experience: Supporting service-based contracts.
• Experience: Working with geographically dispersed operations.
• Experience: Supporting facilities management, landscaping, grounds maintenance, land care, property maintenance, or other service-based operational environments preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret operational and financial data; experience using formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, and reporting tools preferred; ability to identify trends, develop insights, and make data-driven recommendations; experience working with dashboards, business reporting tools, or similar technologies; proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools; ability to leverage AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, communication, and decision-making; ability to work independently with moderate supervision; strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; ability to evaluate operational, environmental, labor, and market conditions and incorporate findings into sourcing strategies, supplier management decisions, and program recommendations; ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, analyze data, automate routine tasks, and support business objectives; ability to travel as needed.