Buyer - Major Multiple - Plants - SE England
Salary: £40,000
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Buyer | Major Multiple | Plants (ref:BP7663) Location: South East England Salary: £40,000 Date: 05 Oct Job Type: Full-Time Duration: Permanent
My client is a large national business which is seeking to strengthen their industry leading plant buyer team. This national brand is committed to developing excellence in horticulture and recognises it will need the best people to achieve their goal.
The Role The Plant Buyer will report to the Lead Plant Buyer and will be tasked with finding and securing supplies of top quality plants to build a innovative and unique range. The role will be office based primarily and would not suit an applicant who would need to work from home. You will take regular ad hoc visits to suppliers and will also attend industry trade shows to source new lines. Relationship management will be a big part of your role as a buyer and effective management and negotiation will be essential to securing the best product at the best prices.
The Person We are looking for an experienced Buyer, who ideally has had experience of sourcing for a multi site business providing seasonal high care goods. Buying skills are first and foremost, a passion for horticulture is also essential but specific plant knowledge will be taught. You must want to commit to a career in the industry as individuals who don't love horticulture will not fit into the team. Experience in a production nursery environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Your current job title could be; Plant Buyer, Assistant Plant Buyer, Junior Plant Buyer, Horticulture Buyer, Plant Buying Assistant Please submit your CV in the first instance or to discuss further please call Brad Peck at MorePeople on 01780 480530.
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