Horticultural Buyer

Are you a horticultural buyer who's hit the ceiling, with a boss showing no signs of retiring anytime soon? Then this role could be for you!

What's in it for you:

• £40,000-£45,000
• 5 days in office
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension, with the opportunity to improve with a salary sacrifice
• Death in service of 2.5x your salary

What you'll be doing

• Develop your horticultural expertise through regular visits to flower and vegetable trials across the UK and Europe, building strong supplier relationships and staying ahead of emerging market trends.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of the business, contributing to key stakeholder discussions and commercial decision-making.
• Support the sourcing and introduction of new seed varieties and horticultural product ranges to drive growth and innovation.
• Produce accurate forecasts and demand plans to strengthen supplier negotiations and optimise stock availability.
• Become a trusted product specialist, providing expert advice and guidance to customers across the horticultural sector.

Where you'll be doing it

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. Based on-site in a 50-person office, this role lets you fully immerse yourself in the business, build strong relationships across teams, and contribute to a collaborative, people-focused culture.

What you'll need

• A genuine passion for horticulture and a strong interest in seeds, plants, and gardening.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence working with data, forecasting, and systems including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• A methodical approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• The confidence to provide horticultural advice and support customer queries.
• A willingness to learn from an experienced industry expert and develop into a future leadership role.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe for supplier visits and industry trials.
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.