<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Plant Buyer</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Zachary Daniels is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing retail business within the garden and horticulture sector. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Plant Buyer to take ownership of a key seasonal category and play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Role</span><br class="" data-end="545" data-start="542"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Reporting into the Gardens Buying team, you will be responsible for developing and managing the seasonal plant category, ensuring strong availability, margin protection and customer relevance throughout the year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Key responsibilities include:</span></p><ul class="" data-end="1749" data-start="791"><li class="" data-end="920" data-start="791"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Developing the seasonal plant category in line with business objectives, driving sales, margin and effective stock management</span></li><li class="" data-end="1042" data-start="921"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing and developing supplier relationships across the UK and Europe through regular communication and site visits</span></li><li class="" data-end="1140" data-start="1043"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Negotiating commercial terms to ensure value for money while maintaining high product quality</span></li><li class="" data-end="1284" data-start="1141"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Planning and managing delivery schedules throughout the season, ensuring compliance with plant import regulations and domestic requirements</span></li><li class="" data-end="1408" data-start="1285"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Reacting to seasonal demand, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain availability and minimise wastage</span></li><li class="" data-end="1539" data-start="1409"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Monitoring market trends, customer needs, competitor activity and product innovation, using data to suggest range improvements</span></li><li class="" data-end="1669" data-start="1540"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Creating and delivering promotional plans across the annual trading calendar in collaboration with Social and Marketing teams</span></li><li class="" data-end="1749" data-start="1670"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supporting the Gardens Buyer on wider departmental projects and initiatives</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">About You</span></p><ul class="" data-end="2407" data-start="1763"><li class="" data-end="1847" data-start="1763"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proven retail buying experience with seasonal or perishable products (essential)</span></li><li class="" data-end="1934" data-start="1848"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail</span></li><li class="" data-end="2025" data-start="1935"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident analysing data, identifying trends and forecasting demand for seasonal peaks</span></li><li class="" data-end="2079" data-start="2026"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Highly organised with strong communication skills</span></li><li class="" data-end="2167" data-start="2080"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Resilient, positive and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</span></li><li class="" data-end="2236" data-start="2168"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong IT and data management skills, including Microsoft Office</span></li><li class="" data-end="2315" data-start="2237"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team</span></li><li class="" data-end="2407" data-start="2316"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Willing and able to travel across the UK and Europe for supplier visits and trade shows</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">What's on Offer</span></p><ul class="" data-end="2766" data-start="2427"><li class="" data-end="2514" data-start="2427"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A collaborative and supportive team culture with real opportunity to make an impact</span></li><li class="" data-end="2579" data-start="2515"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Career development and progression within a growing business</span></li><li class="" data-end="2629" data-start="2580"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Employee discount across a wide product range</span></li><li class="" data-end="2683" data-start="2630"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Competitive salary, holiday allowance and pension</span></li><li class="" data-end="2742" data-start="2684"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Flexible start times with potential for hybrid working</span></li><li class="" data-end="2766" data-start="2743"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Long service awards</span></li></ul><div class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BBBH35184</span></div></dd>