Plant Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Summerhill Landscapes Inc; Westhampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerhill Landscapes Inc. is seeking a procurement-focused Purchasing Agent to manage sourcing, pricing, and purchasing of plant materials and landscape hard goods for diverse projects across Massachusetts.

You will generate purchase orders in ERP, align with project requirements, track open orders, coordinate with internal teams, and visit nurseries to select top-quality materials. The role requires ERP experience, excellent communication, and vendor negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• ERP experience is required.
• Excellent communication and organized documentation of POs, load dockets, and invoices.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain with plant knowledge preferred.
• Positive attitude, motivated, and a team player.
• Strong collaboration to meet deadlines and project completion.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, pricing, and purchasing of plant materials and landscape hard goods.
• Generate purchase orders in ERP and align with project requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet deadlines and specs.
• Visit nurseries to select plant material, document size, availability, and photos.
• Link POs to project numbers for accurate job costing.
• Coordinate delivery or pickup schedules with suppliers and Logistics.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors for cost-effectiveness.
• Provide updates on open purchase orders in a dynamic environment.
• Maintain vendor relationships for consistent quality and sourcing.
• Assist in procurement reports for planning and decision making.

Skills

ERP systems

Excellent communication

Organized documentation

Purchasing / procurement

Vendor relationship management

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summerhill Landscapes Inc. is seeking a procurement-focused Purchasing Agent to manage sourcing, pricing, and purchasing of plant materials and landscape hard goods for diverse projects across Massachusetts.

You will generate purchase orders in ERP, align with project requirements, track open orders, coordinate with internal teams, and visit nurseries to select top-quality materials. The role requires ERP experience, excellent communication, and vendor negotiation skills.