Plant Buyer

The Range; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a dedicated Plant Buyer in Plymouth. You will lead the plant ranges, develop seasonal categories, manage supplier relationships, and monitor market trends. The successful candidate will have proven retail buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount on products.

Benefits

Employee discount across products

Professional development opportunities

Market competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in seasonal/perishable goods is essential.
• Must be able to travel across the UK and Europe.
• Ability to recognize trends and forecast demand.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal plant category aligned to business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate for quality.
• Plan delivery schedules compliant with regulations.
• Monitor market trends and analyze sales.
• Create promotional plans with marketing teams.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Strong negotiation skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

IT and Data Management Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Buyer

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic Buyer, with experience in seasonal / perishable goods, to join our fast-paced and passionate buying team at one of the UK's fastest growing privately owned companies. With over 280 stores nationwide the right candidate will lead our plant ranges in our retail channel. Playing a pivotal role in shaping seasonal ranges, driving commercial performance and delivering great value for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the seasonal plant category, aligning to business objectives in driving sales, managing stock holding and upholding margin.
• Managing supplier relationships across the UK and Europe through regular communication and site visits, negotiating strongly to ensure value for money is balanced with high product quality.
• Plan and manage delivery schedules through the season, compliant with plant import regulations and domestic requirements, securing sufficient stock volumes whilst carefully managing and minimizing category wastage.
• Reacting to seasonal demands, identifying risks, and finding solutions to maintain availability and sales throughout the year.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements, competitor activity and product innovation, regularly analysing sales and suggesting ways the range could be improved.
• Create promotional plans across the yearly calendar and develop these with our Social and Marketing teams.
• Support the Gardens Buyer with ongoing projects linking Plant category into the wider Gardens department.

Person Specification

• Proven retail buying experience with experience of seasonal / perishable goods.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize new trends, analyse data and forecast demand for seasonal peaks.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with a commercial eye
• Positive attitude, ability to thrive in fast paced business and work under pressure
• Strong IT and Data Management Skills, including use of Microsoft Office software.
• Comfortable working both individually and with a team.
• Must be able and willing to travel across the UK and Europe for trade shows and supplier / store visits.

What we offer

• A collaborative team culture with opportunities to innovate and make an impact
• Professional development and progression in a growing business
• Employee discount across a wide range of products
• Market competitive salary, holiday and pension
• Flexible starting hours and potential for Hybrid working
• Long service awards

Position: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive dependant on experience

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.

Location: Plymouth, Devon.