We are looking for a dynamic Plant Buyer to join our team at Head Office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and managing our seasonal plant category, ensuring high quality products and excellent customer experience. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and manage the seasonal plant category, aligning with business objectives to drive sales, manage stock, and maintain margin. * Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across the UK and Europe, negotiating to balance value for money with product quality. * Plan and manage seasonal delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with plant import regulations and domestic requirements, while minimizing wastage. * Respond to seasonal demand, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain availability and sales. * Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and product innovations; analyse sales data and recommend range improvements. * Create promotional plans for the yearly calendar and collaborate with marketing teams to deliver them. * Support wider garden projects, integrating the Plant category with other areas of the business. Person Specification: * Proven retail buying experience, ideally with seasonal or perishable products. * Strong negotiation, commercial, and analytical skills. * Ability to recognize trends, forecast seasonal demand, and analyse data. * Excellent organisation, communication, and attention to detail. * Positive, proactive attitude; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Proficient in IT and data management, including Microsoft Office. * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. * Willing and able to travel across the UK and Europe for trade shows and supplier visits. What’s on Offer: * Collaborative team culture with opportunities to innovate and make an impact. * Professional development and career progression. * Employee discounts across a wide range of products. * Competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and pension. * Flexible starting hours with potential for hybrid working. * Recognition for long service and achievements. By applying for this position, you confirm that you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment and working finding service