<p><em>Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about horticulture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established and respected seed business, supporting buying and product decisions at the heart of the company. </em> </p><p><em>Working closely with the Horticultural Director, youll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market. </em> </p><p>About You </p><ul><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail </li><li>Confident communicator with a methodical, structured approach </li><li>Strong IT skills, including Excel and database systems </li><li>Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands </li><li>Passion for horticulture and gardening </li> </ul><p>Additionally, you will have: </p><ul><li>Horticultural knowledge and and a background in seed or plant production </li><li>A confident telephone manner and ability to support customer queries </li><li>Strong writing skills for product or catalogue content </li><li>Ability to work independently when required </li><li>Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally </li> </ul><p>Experience in buying or procurement is beneficial, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and willingness to learn. </p><p>The Role </p><p>As Buyer, youll support the Horticultural Director in sourcing seeds and horticultural products from global suppliers, ensuring smooth procurement and alignment with seasonal and commercial plans. </p><p>You will: </p><ul><li>Assist with sourcing seeds and horticultural products </li><li>Prepare reports to support forecasting and supplier negotiations </li><li>Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery </li><li>Monitor shipments and manage required documentation (including APHA) </li><li>Coordinate logistics with carriers and customs agents </li><li>Track stock levels and support inventory accuracy </li><li>Contribute to seasonal planning, product selection, and forecasting </li><li>Support catalogue and website content with product information </li><li>Attend UK and European trials to build product and supplier knowledge </li><li>Assist with ad hoc duties across the team </li> </ul><p>This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to buying, supply chain, and product development within a collaborative team environment. </p><p>About the Business </p><p>Our client supplys high-quality seeds to gardeners, retailers, and commercial growers. With a strong reputation for quality, in-house testing, and excellent customer service, the business has built long-standing relationships across the industry. </p><p>Youll be joining a small, passionate team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive working environment. </p><p>Whats On Offer? </p><ul><li>Competitive salary </li><li>22 days holiday plus bank holidays </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Death in Service benefit (2.5 annual salary) </li> </ul><p><br />Whats Next?<br />For a chat, please call me, Rae, on , email , or send me a message on LinkedIn if you think you tick the majority of boxes for this role. </p> <p>RG21392 </p>