Plant Buyer and Nursery Manager at Ascape Landscape and Construction

Ascape Landscape & Construction is looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Plant Buyer & Nursery Manager to lead plant purchasing and day-to-day operations at our five-acre holding nursery. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows plants inside and out, thrives juggling multiple projects, and enjoys the mix of sourcing, negotiating, and hands-in-the-dirt nursery management. You'll be the go-to person for sourcing plant material across our commercial landscape projects — coordinating orders and deliveries, supervising a small nursery team, and making sure every plant that leaves our yard is healthy, correctly tagged, and ready for installation. We offer a competitive compensation package with a base annual salary of $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience, Benefits include health coverage after 90 days, a 401(k) with a 4% employer match, paid time off, and vacation time What You'll Do 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 What You Bring 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 Have 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 , Canva, or similar project-tracking tools Good to Know Outdoor role — you'll be on your feet across five acres in all types of weather Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Occasional early starts for deliveries and occasional Saturdays If you love plants, know your way around a purchase order, and want to run a nursery that actually matters to the projects it supplies — we'd love to hear from you.