Hiring: Purchasing Coordinator Company: LaborNowHR Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:55:06 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Vendor Management About the job Required Skills: •Interiorscaping | Horticulture | Interior Design | Commercial Landscaping •Our client, is an established and highly regarded interior plantscaping and design company serving commercial and residential clients throughout Southern California. •We are seeking an experienced Operations / Purchasing Coordinator who understands the fast-paced, detail-driven nature of a design, horticulture, landscaping, interiorscaping, or project-based installation environment. •This is not simply an administrative purchasing position. The ideal candidate will play a key role in coordinating purchasing, vendors, materials, scheduling, warehouse activities, production, and installations, ensuring projects move efficiently from planning through completion. •Coordinate purchasing activities for plants, containers, materials, supplies, and other project-related products. •Manage purchase orders and ensure materials are ordered accurately and received according to project timelines. •Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, nurseries, suppliers, manufacturers, and other vendors. •Coordinate closely with the Operations Manager, Design/Sales team, warehouse personnel, and installation crews. Qualifications: •Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, operations coordination, production coordination, or project coordination. •Strong vendor management and purchasing experience. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects, purchase orders, deadlines, and changing priorities simultaneously. •In-depth knowledge of lead times, inventory, purchasing accuracy, and project deadlines. •Excellent organizational and follow-through skills. •Strong written and verbal communication skills. •High level of attention to detail and accuracy. •Comfortable working closely with warehouse, installation, design, sales, and operations teams. •Proficiency with Excel, QuickBooks, CRM platforms, and other business systems. •Demonstrated capacity to anticipate problems and take action before they impact project timelines. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!