Seasonal Plant Buyer | Drive Sales & Stock

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Buyer for a well-established retail business in Exeter's garden sector. The ideal candidate will have proven retail buying experience with seasonal products, strong negotiation skills, and excellent data analysis ability. Responsibilities include managing the seasonal plant category, liaising with suppliers across the UK and Europe, and ensuring product availability. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee discount

Career development opportunities

Flexible start times

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven retail buying experience with seasonal or perishable products.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and forecast demand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the seasonal plant category.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers for cost efficiency and quality.
• Monitor market trends and suggest improvements based on data.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

IT and data management skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Buyer for a well-established retail business in Exeter's garden sector. The ideal candidate will have proven retail buying experience with seasonal products, strong negotiation skills, and excellent data analysis ability. Responsibilities include managing the seasonal plant category, liaising with suppliers across the UK and Europe, and ensuring product availability. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.