Horticulture Buyer Location: Essex Salary: DOE Hours: Full Time, Office-Based The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most established and respected seed businesses, with a heritage spanning more than a century and a reputation built on quality, expertise and long-standing industry relationships. The business is seeking an individual with horticultural knowledge, commercial awareness and the ambition to develop their career within a specialist sector. This is far more than a traditional buying role. It offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced industry leader, gaining invaluable knowledge while playing a key role in the future success of the business. Reporting directly to the Horticultural Director, you will become an integral part of a small, close-knit team, supporting purchasing activities, supplier management and product development across an extensive range of seed and horticultural products. This role offers genuine long-term progression and would suit someone looking to build their expertise, broaden their commercial experience and establish themselves within a highly respected business. The Role You will support the sourcing, purchasing and management of an extensive range of seed and horticultural products, while developing strong relationships with suppliers, growers and customers. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the procurement and sourcing of seed and horticultural product ranges. Building and maintaining supplier relationships across the UK and internationally. Assisting with product selection, forecasting and seasonal planning. Monitoring stock levels, purchasing requirements and supplier performance. Managing supplier communications and coordinating product availability. Providing horticultural advice and technical support to customers and internal teams. Assisting with catalogue planning, product information and product development activities. Supporting commercial negotiations and identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance and profitability. Working closely with customer service teams to resolve technical and product-related enquiries.
Horticulture Buyer in Colchester employer: MorePeople Careers
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Boston, Lincolnshire, where your skills as an electrically biased Multi-Skilled Engineer will be valued and nurtured. With a competitive salary of £52,500 and a flexible 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and stability. This company is committed to investing in its operations and offers a dynamic environment where you can tackle diverse challenges and enhance your technical expertise.
