Purchasing Agent

mcdugaldsteele; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McDugald Steele in Houston, Texas is seeking a passionate Purchasing Agent to play a vital role in our landscape projects. You will be responsible for sourcing the right plant materials and ensuring quality and pricing through effective negotiations.

The ideal candidate possesses solid knowledge of plant materials, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate the horticulture industry. This position requires familiarity with industry standards and an understanding of job costing.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of plant material, botanical names, and nursery standards.
• Understanding of horticulture industry specs and quality expectations.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.
• Intermediate Excel skills for tracking and organizing data beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Source materials for landscape projects from appropriate vendors.
• Negotiate best quality and pricing for plant materials.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for projects.

Skills

Plant material knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Job description

Love plants and a good deal? We’re looking for a Purchasing Agent who knows their way around plant materials, nurseries, and the horticulture industry—and can confidently negotiate the best quality and pricing.

At McDugald Steele, you’ll play a key role in bringing our landscape projects to life by sourcing the right materials, at the right time, from the right vendors.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid knowledge of plant material, botanical names, and nursery standards
• Understanding of horticulture industry specs and quality expectations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Intermediate Excel skills (tracking, organizing, analyzing data)
• Experience with job costing (a plus, not required)

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable operating a skid steer (or willing to learn)