Horticulture Procurement Manager

JUNIPER LANDSCAPING • TX

102d

About The Position

The Horticulture Procurement Manager role oversees the end-to-end procurement process for horticultural products. They will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and ensuring a steady and cost-effective supply of horticultural goods. Collaborating closely with vendors, they will cultivate and manage relationships, monitor product quality, and enforce compliance with industry standards. Their contribution will be instrumental in maintaining a seamless supply chain, driving efficiency, and supporting the organization's goals in the horticulture sector. Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees. Foster a culture of continuous learning by providing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and performance. Effectively manage employee performance by clearly communicating expectations, providing regular and constructive feedback, and addressing both positive contributions and areas for improvement. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous growth. Promote a positive and inclusive work environment by actively recognizing achievements, addressing employee concerns promptly, and using approaches to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction and retention. Oversee plant material purchasing for assigned territory, including issuing and approving purchase orders, reconciling and approving invoices, and ensuring alignment with project needs, budgets, and timelines. Negotiate and manage supplier pricing and delivery terms, securing the best possible value for plant materials. Provide updated pricing and quotes for special projects to the estimating team and ensure timely communication of any price changes. Source and qualify new vendors to ensure consistent supply, reduce risk, and support regional project demands. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure service reliability and quality standards are met. Coordinate plant deliveries with branches and the horticulture team, managing delivery schedules, updates, and changes. Leverage cross-logistics and delivery consolidation opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce freight costs. Monitor and ensure plant material quality, verifying that all products meet or exceed applicable nursery or municipal standards. Proactively identify supply shortages or quality issues and recommend appropriate substitutions or corrective actions. Conduct site visits to nurseries or vendor locations, tagging plant materials and capturing submittal photos as required to support internal documentation or customer approval processes. Maintain accurate purchasing data and system parameters, such as lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and volume price breaks, ensuring clean data in ERP or procurement systems to support accurate forecasting and inventory planning. Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback, identifying opportunities to improve quality, service, or responsiveness. Support internal teams with vendor-related issues as needed. Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of procurement operations. Collaborate with other procurement team members to standardize best practices across regions. Stay informed of industry trends and plant availability, including seasonal impacts, market shifts, or regulatory changes that may affect procurement decisions or material costs. Follow, promote, and enforce all labor laws, safety policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and behaviors are maintained. Assist with safety investigations and safety hazards and/or incidents. Support the Procurement Coordinators in completing their essential functions during periods of absence or higher business demands. Perform other relevant duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of horticulture experience in the landscaping industry.
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in computer and technology skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Ability to travel frequently to conduct site visits.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and meet MVR verification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for horticultural products.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure a steady and cost-effective supply of horticultural goods.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors.
• Monitor product quality and enforce compliance with industry standards.
• Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and performance.
• Manage employee performance by communicating expectations and providing feedback.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Oversee plant material purchasing for assigned territory.
• Issue and approve purchase orders, reconcile and approve invoices.
• Negotiate and manage supplier pricing and delivery terms.
• Source and qualify new vendors.
• Coordinate plant deliveries with branches and the horticulture team.
• Monitor and ensure plant material quality.
• Conduct site visits to nurseries or vendor locations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and system parameters.
• Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.
• Stay informed of industry trends and plant availability.
• Follow and enforce labor laws and safety policies.
• Support Procurement Coordinators during periods of absence.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees