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Lotus Gardenscapes
Purchasing & Horticultural Operations Specialist
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$38,971 / year median in Michigan
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Purchasing & Horticultural Operations Specialist Lotus Gardenscapes - 4.3 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee stock ownership plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Sourcing Teamwork Supplier relationship improvement Driver's License Horticulture Cost accounting Horticulture Full Job Description Build Beautiful Landscapes from the Ground Up At Lotus Gardenscapes, we believe exceptional landscapes begin with exceptional planning, organization, and materials. We are seeking a Purchasing & Horticultural Operations Specialist to lead purchasing, inventory, and yard operations while serving as a trusted resource for plant materials and landscape products. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong vendor relationships, and understands the unique demands of the landscape industry. You'll ensure our crews have the right materials at the right time while helping maintain an organized, efficient, and well-stocked operation. If you have experience purchasing for a landscape company, nursery, garden center, or landscape supply business and possess strong horticultural knowledge, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Purchasing & Procurement Purchase plant material, trees, shrubs, hardscape materials, irrigation supplies, soils, mulch, aggregates, equipment consumables, and other landscape products. Develop vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, coordinate deliveries, and forecast seasonal needs. Inventory & Yard Operations Maintain inventory, oversee receiving, organize the yard, stage materials, and improve purchasing efficiencies. Horticultural Support Evaluate plant quality, source specialty materials, recommend substitutions, and support designers and production teams. Collaboration Partner with Design, Maintenance, Tree Care, and Irrigation teams to anticipate material needs and improve purchasing procedures. Qualifications Experience purchasing for a landscape company, wholesale nursery, garden center, landscape supplier, or related green industry business. Strong knowledge of plant material and landscape products. Experience with inventory management, procurement, and vendor relations. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Google Suite; purchasing/inventory software experience preferred. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications Degree or coursework in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Supply Chain, or related field; horticultural certifications; experience reading landscape plans; knowledge of Southeast Michigan plant material. Why Join Lotus Gardenscapes? Competitive compensation based on experience, ESOP, medical and dental benefits, paid time off and holidays, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing employee-owned company.