Our client is an expanding retail business with sites in East Anglia through to the Midlands.
They have an exciting opportunity to join the company as Group Plant Buyer
As Plant Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our plant range, working closely with our retail teams, suppliers, and internal departments to deliver an exceptional product offering. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the plant category, from strategic planning and product selection to supplier negotiations and ensuring our plant offer aligns with customer preferences and market trends.
They also grow over 1.5 million plants across our own growing nurseries. A successful candidate would have the exciting opportunity to shape how and what we grow across those nurseries and be responsible for maximising sales opportunities across all our retail brands.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of the plant and home-grown category, with accountability for sales, margins, and profitability in this fast-paced market.
* Develop and execute category strategies to meet business targets, translating market insights into actionable plans.
* Cultivate strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless product delivery and performance.
* Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
* Use data and insights to drive decisions on prod...