Buyer jobs in France

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Buying Assistant to support the Head of Horticulture in managing stock, supplier relationships, and production planning. This role plays a key part in ensuring the right plants are available at the right time for our garden centres, working closely with both external suppliers and our in-house nursery production team. An interest in plants and horticulture would be beneficial, but strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.

This role is located at our Ampfield, Hampshire office, and applicants must be able to commute there daily.

We offer:

• A dynamic role within a well-respected horticultural business
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Annual salary of up to £24,500 per annum
• Full training
• Online Learning Hub
• Employee discount of 20%
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
• Free access to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally

• Liaise with suppliers to ensure smooth ordering processes
• Work closely with the nursery production team to support production planning and ensure alignment with the overall horticultural strategy
• Monitor stock performance, providing regular updates and insights to the Head of Horticulture
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of inventory, sales data, and supplier interactions
• Assist the Head of Horticulture in analysing sales and production data to inform future plant supply decisions
• Coordinate and produce detailed reports for key stakeholders as required
• Provide general administrative support to facilitate the smooth execution of horticultural operations
• Brief marketing and design teams on horticultural promotions, seasonal campaigns, and plant availability updates
• Manage day-to-day communications with internal teams, ensuring clear updates on stock performance, nursery production, and horticultural strategies

• Experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within a buying, retail, or horticultural setting
• Strong organisational skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and embrace new challenges
• An interest in plants and horticulture

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.

If you have the skills and enthusiasm to support our horticultural buying and production planning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.