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 Monday.com, 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.