McDugald Steele - Purchasing Agent
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Purchasing Agent

  • On-site
    • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Operations

What You’ll Do

Source and purchase plant materials for active projects

Work closely with vendors and nurseries

Negotiate pricing and availability

Keep projects on track with timely and accurate purchasing

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.

Job requirements

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)

    🌱 If you know plants, understand the industry, and enjoy the challenge of sourcing and negotiating—we want to talk to you.

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