Plant Buyer (ref:BP7298)

Location: Romsey
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent

MorePeople have been retained by Hilliers to help them find an outstanding Plant Buyer to join the team at their Head Office in Romsey. 

As well as being one of the most renowned Garden Centre groups in the UK, Hilliers are also one of the country's leading growers of hardy nursery stock and have been awarded a Gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the past 70 years! They are justifiably proud of their worldwide reputation for quality, plantsmanship and innovation and are keen that the business continues to expand and develop. 

This role will have total responsibility for developing and sourcing the range of plants available at Hillier Garden Centres and will work with the garden retail team, and the Head of Purchasing, to create a robust and innovative selection for their customers.

The Right Person will…… 

• Be an outstanding plant buyer with experience in the UK and international market. 
  • Have a strong horticultural pedigree and be passionate about plants. 
    • Be an experienced negotiator and knowledgeable in using market and statistical data to help deliver optimal performance. 
      • Have the relationship building skills to develop existing partnerships as well as develop new sources. 
        • Be a self confident and assertive buyer, with the insight and creativity to help the business develop a unique offering.

This recruitment assignment is being handled exclusively by MorePeople and any direct or third party applications will be forwarded directly to them. 

Please apply by sending your cv to info@morepeople.co.uk or for more information please contact Guy Moreton on 01780 480530 or 07932 161444 for a confidential conversation.