Floral Buyer Job Description

A Floral Buyer is a purchasing specialist responsible for sourcing fresh flowers, plants, and floral supplies for retail flower shops, wholesalers, and event companies. They negotiate with growers, importers, and distributors to secure the best pricing, quality, and availability, playing a key role in inventory planning and product selection.

This position is ideal for professionals seeking floral industry careers, wholesale flower jobs, and opportunities in flower shop jobs focused on purchasing and supply chain management.

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What is a Floral Buyer?

A Floral Buyer is a procurement specialist who purchases fresh flowers, greenery, plants, and hard goods for floral retailers, wholesalers, or distributors. They forecast demand, track floral trends, and build supplier relationships to maintain an optimal stock of high-quality floral products.

Their work ensures the business has the right flowers in stock for seasonal needs, events, and everyday sales, making this a vital role in both retail and wholesale environments.

This role is ideal for those seeking jobs in the flower industry or careers in floral wholesale jobs and purchasing.

What does a Floral Buyer do?

Floral Buyers are responsible for product sourcing, supplier negotiation, and inventory management. They analyze sales data, anticipate demand for holidays and events, and coordinate with growers and importers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Their duties often include traveling to floral markets, negotiating contracts, and staying informed about industry pricing and availability.

Floral Buyer Responsibilities Include:

  • Forecasting floral demand based on sales history, seasonal trends, and event schedules
  • Researching, sourcing, and purchasing flowers, plants, and floral supplies from local and international suppliers
  • Negotiating pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors
  • Managing inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstocking
  • Coordinating logistics for product delivery and storage
  • Monitoring flower quality and vendor performance
  • Analyzing sales reports and adjusting purchasing strategies accordingly
  • Maintaining strong relationships with growers, wholesalers, and distributors
  • Staying informed about new flower varieties, floral design trends, and market conditions
  • Working closely with the floral design and sales teams to align product selection with customer preferences

Job Brief

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Floral Buyer to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing fresh floral products and supplies, ensuring we maintain a diverse, high-quality inventory that meets customer demand. You’ll work closely with suppliers, negotiate pricing, and manage inventory levels throughout the year.

If you have a passion for flowers, strong analytical skills, and experience in purchasing or procurement, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the flower industry.

Responsibilities

  • Source and purchase floral products from domestic and international suppliers
  • Analyze sales reports to forecast purchasing needs
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors
  • Coordinate delivery schedules and manage receiving processes
  • Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing plans accordingly
  • Ensure consistent product quality and vendor reliability
  • Stay current on floral trends, seasonal products, and market pricing
  • Collaborate with floral designers and sales teams to select popular items

Requirements and Skills

  • Proven experience as a floral buyer, purchasing agent, or procurement specialist
  • Strong knowledge of fresh flowers, plants, and floral supply products
  • Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship management skills
  • Analytical mindset with strong forecasting abilities
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with floral industry seasonal trends and wholesale markets
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to travel to trade shows, flower markets, and supplier locations as needed

Frequently Asked Questions

A Floral Buyer purchases flowers, plants, and supplies from growers and distributors, negotiates pricing, manages inventory, and ensures product quality and availability.

Key skills include negotiation, inventory forecasting, floral product knowledge, vendor management, and data analysis.

Floral Buyers work for flower wholesalers, retailers, floral distributors, and event companies that require large floral inventories.

Experience in purchasing, floral sales, or inventory management, combined with strong negotiation skills and floral product knowledge, is typically required.