Celebrating over 40 years of service, GreenScapes Landscape Company is one of the most recognized Design/Build landscape contractors in Central Ohio. GreenScapes offers landscape design, installation, construction, grounds maintenance, and snow/ice management.

We are proud to be an Employee Owned Company!

Procurement & Nursery Operation Manager

Purpose and Description:

Source, purchase, and coordinate delivery of plant material and other horticulture items for landscape installations. Oversee Nursery Operations, Nursery Logistics, and Nursery Crew. Responsible for the care of Nursery stock. Maintain irrigation systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Procurement:

Source and purchase necessary plant material for all commercial and residential landscape projects utilizing local and out of state wholesale nurseries – at, or below, bid price. Track purchase price against bid price.
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible pricing and terms.
Evaluate supplier performance; build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
Coordinate logistics for timely and efficient delivery of material.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Design/Sales Team on deadlines, delivery schedules, and suitable substitutions as needed.
Track and maintain inventory counts and records.
Assist with development of a more accurate and efficient system to track and count inventory utilizing company software, etc. to improve upon current procedures.
Analyze market trends and conditions to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Additional duties as needed or assigned to achieve company goals and standards.

Operations:

Coordinate Nursery crew to efficiently and accurately load material onto landscape crew trucks each morning. Assess Nursery Crew start time daily based on the next day’s loading requirements.
Schedule, receive and coordinate unloading of plant deliveries and other materials throughout the day (semi-trucks with pallets).
Train personnel in the Nursery and monitor performance while setting goals for career growth and development; Assist with disciplinary issues.
Monitor and maintain irrigation systems throughout nursery and greenhouses; Grounds maintenance.
Maintain a neat and organized nursery, greenhouses, and bulk storage areas.
Plant, shrub, and tree care and maintenance – Propagation, planting, pruning, staking, stocking, organizing, watering and proper use of herbicides and pesticides.
Oversee the care and maintenance of all Nursery equipment and tools.
Additional duties as needed or assigned to achieve company goals and standards.

Education and Qualification Requirements:

Associate degree or higher (in a related field is preferred).
Valid Driver’s license with good driving record, and clean criminal background.
Three years of horticulture experience is required.
Three years of purchasing experience is required.
Experience with plant care, pruning, propagation, etc. required.
Current Ohio Pesticide Applicator license, or ability to obtain, upon hire.
Previous landscape/grounds keeping/nursery experience is required.
Loader experience required.

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Procurement & Nursery Operations Manager (Landscape)