Plant Buyer and Nursery Manager at Ascape Landscape and Construction
About The Position
Ascape Landscape & Construction is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Plant Buyer & Nursery Manager to oversee plant purchasing and manage the daily operations of their five-acre holding nursery. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring expertise in plants, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a blend of sourcing, negotiation, and nursery management skills. The successful candidate will be the primary contact for sourcing plant material for commercial landscape projects, coordinating orders and deliveries, supervising a nursery team, and ensuring plant quality before installation.
Requirements
- Experience in plant purchasing, nursery management, horticulture, or landscape construction.
- Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and commonly specified cultivars.
- Sharp negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort managing multiple projects and shifting timelines with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate daily work assignments in Spanish.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience buying for commercial landscape construction.
- Familiarity with Northeast wholesale nurseries and suppliers.
- Understanding of plant sizing, root-ball specs, and seasonal digging restrictions.
- Ability to read landscape plans and plant schedules.
- Experience with Monday.com, Canva, or similar project-tracking tools.
Responsibilities
- Source plant material, solicit quotes, compare vendors, and negotiate pricing based on budget, quality, availability, and lead times.
- Support project managers and estimators with pricing, availability, and substitution guidance.
- Track upcoming purchasing needs and flag availability issues before they become schedule problems.
- Communicate directly with clients on plant-related updates and substitutions.
- Build and maintain strong nursery/supplier relationships, and source new vendors as needed.
- Coordinate with PMs, vendors, field crews, and nursery staff on deliveries and install timing.
- Receive, inspect, and document incoming deliveries.
- Supervise 3–5 nursery employees and assign daily tasks.
- Monitor irrigation, plant health, and seasonal protection across the nursery.
- Prep and verify material for installation — right plant, right quantity, right condition.
- Maintain purchasing records, vendor quotes, and inventory tracking.
Benefits
- Health coverage after 90 days
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- Paid time off
- Vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
