How Tariffs May Affect Procurement

How Tariffs Could Affect Procurement in Landscaping

With potential tariffs coming, it’s worth asking—how might this impact the way we source materials? Whether it’s site furnishings, plants, or specialty products, contractors should start thinking about cost shifts, lead time delays, and sourcing changes.

For example, I once sourced benches for a project from a manufacturer in Barcelona. The price was already high due to it being international, and we waited months for production. If tariffs had gone into effect mid-process, it would’ve meant even higher costs and longer delays.

If you’re using long-lead-time or international products, now’s the time to ask:

• Do I know which materials could be impacted?
• Am I in communication with vendors about upcoming changes?
• Are there local or nationally available alternatives that could reduce risk?

Even if tariffs don’t directly affect your current jobs, planning ahead and exploring new sourcing options now can help avoid major disruptions later.

Schylaur Moody

Founder & Procurement Strategist, Levi’s Leaf

Moody is a procurement strategist with over five years of experience in buying and management within the landscape procurement industry. She has worked with top-level landscape contracting companies, specializing in sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization. In addition to her experience managing a tree farm and nursery, she has also designed and implemented a procurement purchase order process for one of the industry’s leading landscape companies, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.