Procurement Coordinator - £15 to £17 per hour – Head Office (Newton Abbot Based)
- Alternatively option to work 35 hours per week if more suitable
- Head Office located on the outskirts of Newton Abbot
- Career Opportunities Available
- Join our friendly and experienced head office team running a £13 million horticultural business
What does the role generally require and include:
This role supports our head office team with daily administration, procurement for the business sundries, logistics communications, procurement and management of our £3million nursery production program. You will work across multiple departments, helping ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations for our four garden centres.
Applicants must have excellent IT skills and a strong understanding of software programs and spreadsheets.
We use Microsoft Excel for most tasks. For this role we require a candidate with excellent knowledge of formulas, formatting and filters. Attention to detail is also highly important for this role to ensure that we are managing our production efficiently.
Our company
Joyners Plants Ltd is a leading regional retailer and grower of garden plants and horticultural products at four large garden centre stores located at Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Exeter and Yeovil. We employ between 85 to 125 employees when at peak trading. Established since 1959 our company operates profit share schemes and bonus schemes by invitation for employee’s. The company plans to continue to expand and so we are recruiting for new full time positions.
Role specifics – Full in-house training provided:
- Producing regular reports and spreadsheet updates
- Data entry, data checking and analysis
- Sourcing and purchasing business sundries
- Sourcing and purchasing production materials
- Logistics communications to keep our stores up to date with deliveries
- Holiday cover for other office roles when required
Buying & Stock Management
- Growing Program ingredient buying
- Growing Program packaging buying
- Growing Program analysis and control
- Sundries buying, stock checks and replenishment
- Fuel stock level monitoring and ordering
Skills required for this role are:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Highly organised and able to prioritise
- Strong Excel skills including formulas
- Ability to use mental maths to check sums
- Good levels of written and spoken English
- Ability to work within a team
- Good understanding of IT systems and software
- Experience in stock management or purchasing
Employment Specifics:
- Monday to Friday role
- £15.00 to £17.00 per hour, 35–40 hours per week (exact hours to be agreed)
- Holiday allowance approx. 28 days (pro rata)
- Full on site training provided
- Excellent long term career opportunities
- Based at our Newton Abbot head office – no working from home available
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,000 to £35,000 per annum
- Training and Development
- Career and progression opportunities
- Work as part of a talented and skilled team
Skills required for this role are:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Highly organised and able to prioritise
- Strong Excel skills including formulas
- Ability to use mental maths to check sums
- Good levels of written and spoken English
- Ability to work within a team
- Good understanding of IT systems and software
- Experience in stock management or purchasing
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Procurement Coordinator - £15 to £17 per hour – Head Office (Newton Abbot Based) employer: Joyners Plants Ltd
Plants Galore is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where teamwork and passion for horticulture thrive. With comprehensive training and clear pathways for career progression, employees can look forward to competitive salaries and the opportunity to advance within a supportive environment. Located in Plymouth, our garden centre provides a dynamic setting for those who enjoy being active and engaged in their work, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking meaningful employment in the retail horticultural sector.
