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

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