Nursery Purchasing Agent

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together!

The Nursery Purchasing Agent is responsible for leading and optimizing nursery purchasing activities across assigned branches to ensure product is available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the most economical landed cost. This role serves as the primary nursery purchasing subject‑matter expert, driving consistency in purchasing practices, inventory management, vendor coordination, and logistics execution.

The Nursery Purchasing Lead partners closely with branch leadership, vendors, logistics teams, and category leadership to support seasonal programs, promotions, and long‑term supply planning. This role provides leadership within the nursery category by applying disciplined purchasing processes, analyzing inventory trends, and identifying opportunities to improve availability, efficiency, and total cost. While not a people manager, the role is expected to lead through expertise, influence, and execution.

What you’ll do:

• Review and analyze daily below-order-point reports and procures products for the branches with volumes that did not meet the auto buy parameters.
• Communicate daily with branches regarding purchasing of product and other special nursery needs.
• Communicate with vendors regarding product availability and purchase orders.
• Assist branch manager with special projects, including but not limited to early orders, product promotions and vendor negotiations.
• Manage logistics for nursery locations by ensuring timely, economical, and freight-efficient deliveries from vendors.

• 2+ years of horticulture/nursery experience required
• Strong working knowledge of plant material and other nursery products
• Proven understanding of purchasing and inventory management philosophies
• Prior experience in purchasing, inventory management, or branch support within a distrubution environment
• Must possess strong analytical skills and excellent customer service skills
• Must be proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent expereince in horticulture, supply chain, business, or a related field
• Experience supporting multiple locations and managing vendor relationships preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation for this role starts from $60,000 annually, with final compensation determined by experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for short and long term incentive bonuses/variable compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• DailyPay available!
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

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Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience, and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.