A Purchasing Manager involves sourcing and procuring specialized green industry materials like plants, trees, soil, stone, hardscape supplies, and equipment while managing vendor contracts and project budgets.
- Job Title: Purchase Manager – Landscaping &
- Horticulture
- Department: Procurement &
- Supply Chain
- Reports To: Director of Operations / General Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing &
- Vendor Management:
Source reliable nurseries, stone quarries, turf farms, and equipment suppliers. Negotiate bulk pricing, credit terms, and delivery schedules. [1, 2]
- Material Procurement: Procure live plants, trees, sod, mulch, topsoil, pavers, irrigation systems, and landscaping tools based on active project requirements.
- Quality Control: Inspect incoming plants and hardscape materials to ensure they meet high horticultural and structural standards before dispatching to job sites.
- Cost Control &
- Budgeting:
Monitor project material budgets, analyze market price fluctuations,
and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality. [1, 2]
- Logistics &
- Inventory:
Coordinate timely deliveries of perishable goods (live plants) directly to client sites or company staging yards to prevent project delays.
Required Skills &
- Qualifications
- Experience: 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, or inventory management, ideally within landscaping, construction, or agriculture.
- Horticultural Knowledge: Familiarity with plant varieties, seasonal availability, and delicate material handling/transportation.
- Soft Skills: Robust negotiation, vendor relationship management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in inventory software and MS Excel.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Horticulture, or a related field.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
📌 Purchase Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Pravaa
📍 Mumbai