Job Detail
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Location Colombia
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Offered Salary Competitive compensation based on experience.
Job Description
Location: Colombia (Remote)
Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Based in Colombia, this position offers the opportunity to join a well-established fresh-cut flower company that supplies national retail chains throughout the United States and Canada. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality floral products, developing innovative programs for the mass market, and maintaining long-term partnerships with growers and suppliers across Latin America.
The selected candidate will become part of an experienced Procurement team responsible for sourcing premium fresh-cut flowers and ensuring a reliable supply chain that supports customer demand throughout the year. Working closely with growers, logistics partners, quality teams, and commercial departments, this role will contribute to the successful execution of purchasing strategies that balance quality, availability, and cost.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced floral procurement professional who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment, building strong supplier relationships, and making strategic purchasing decisions that directly impact business performance. The position offers exposure to global sourcing, seasonal planning, and collaboration with one of the industry’s leading mass-market floral suppliers.
The role is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers in flower procurement, fresh-cut flower purchasing, strategic sourcing, inventory planning, and floral supply chain management.
Pollen Talent, a specialized recruiting and talent-support company serving the global floral industry, is supporting a leading fresh-cut flower supplier in its search for an experienced Senior Buyer for this confidential opportunity. Pollen Talent manages the recruitment process on behalf of the hiring company and maintains the utmost confidentiality for all applicants throughout the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing strategies for fresh-cut flowers in alignment with business demand and inventory requirements.
- Manage the day-to-day procurement process while collaborating closely with the broader Procurement team.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with growers, farms, exporters, and strategic suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, product availability, and commercial terms with domestic and international vendors.
- Monitor flower availability, seasonality, market trends, and pricing to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Coordinate with Logistics, Quality Assurance, Inventory, and Sales teams to ensure timely product availability and customer fulfillment.
- Manage purchase orders and ensure accurate order tracking from farm to final destination.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, service, delivery, and cost metrics.
- Support inventory planning while minimizing shortages, overstock, and product waste.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements without compromising product quality.
- Assist with holiday and promotional procurement planning, including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other key floral seasons.
- Ensure compliance with company quality standards, import requirements, and supplier certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in floral procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain.
- Previous experience purchasing fresh-cut flowers is required.
- Strong knowledge of flower varieties, quality standards, production seasonality, and international sourcing.
- Experience working directly with growers and suppliers in Colombia, Ecuador, and other floral-producing regions.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
- Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and purchasing analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using ERP or procurement management systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluent English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting Mass Market, supermarket, wholesale, or bouquet manufacturing floral programs.
- Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, and fresh product supply chains.
- Experience managing supplier scorecards and procurement KPIs.
- Familiarity with Rainforest Alliance or other sustainability certifications.
- Experience participating in farm visits, supplier audits, or international floral trade events.
- Experience collaborating across Procurement, Sales, Operations, and Product Development teams.
About the Hiring Company and Opportunity
The hiring company offers:
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Fully remote work opportunity based in Colombia.
- The opportunity to become part of a highly experienced international Procurement team.
- A collaborative, professional, and fast-paced work environment.
- Exposure to global sourcing strategies and partnerships with leading flower growers.
- Career growth opportunities within a respected organization serving the North American floral market.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to the procurement strategy of a company recognized for quality, innovation, and strong supplier relationships.
If You’re the Right Fit
If you are an experienced floral procurement professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, negotiating strategic purchases, and working collaboratively within a high-performing procurement team, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
If your experience aligns with this confidential opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted confidentially by the Pollen Talent recruiting team regarding the next steps.
