At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sourcing seeds and horticultural products, prepare reports, and manage purchase orders.
- Company: Join a long-established seed business known for high-quality products and excellent customer service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally are necessary.
- Why this job: This role offers hands-on experience in buying and product development within a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Horticultural knowledge and strong IT skills, including Excel and database systems, are required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. Working closely with the Horticultural Director, you'll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market.
About You
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a methodical, structured approach
- Strong IT skills, including Excel and database systems
- Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands
- Passion for horticulture and gardening
Additionally, you will have:
- Horticultural knowledge and a background in seed or plant production
- A confident telephone manner and ability to support customer queries
- Strong writing skills for product or catalogue content
- Ability to work independently when required
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally
- Experience in buying or procurement is beneficial, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and willingness to learn.
The Role
As Buyer, you'll support the Horticultural Director in sourcing seeds and horticultural products from global suppliers, ensuring smooth procurement and alignment with seasonal and commercial plans. You will:
- Assist with sourcing seeds and horticultural products
- Prepare reports to support forecasting and supplier negotiations
- Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
- Monitor shipments and manage required documentation (including APHA)
- Coordinate logistics with carriers and customs agents
- Track stock levels and support inventory accuracy
- Contribute to seasonal planning, product selection, and forecasting
- Support catalogue and website content with product information
- Attend UK and European trials to build product and supplier knowledge
- Assist with ad hoc duties across the team
This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to buying, supply chain, and product development within a collaborative team environment.
About the Business
Our client supplies 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. You'll be joining a small, passionate team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive working environment.
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit (2.5 annual salary)
What's Next?
For a chat, please call me, Rae, or send me a message on LinkedIn if you think you tick the majority of boxes for this role.
Horticulture / Seed Buyer in Colchester employer: MindMatch
The company supplies high-quality seeds to gardeners and commercial growers, boasting a strong reputation for quality. Located in the UK, you'll work with a small, passionate team that values collaboration and respect.
