Head of category Work, Jobs in Bransgore, Ham (with Salaries)

Senior Buyer (Horticulture)
Hillier Nurseries Ltd —Romsey
- Full-time
- Sales
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Year
Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' Academies —Bournemouth
- £10,173 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Teaching
- Free parking
7d
Head of Category Management
Siemens —Southampton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Commercial Data Coordinator
Hobbycraft —Christchurch
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Product Owner - Search & Discovery
OnBuy —Bournemouth
- Up to £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Agile
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head Housekeeper
Forest Park Country Hotel and Inn, Brockenhurst —Brockenhurst
- £13.00 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Competitor Intelligence Scientist
British American Tobacco —Southampton
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
21h
Sustainable Packaging Assistant
Draper Tools —Eastleigh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- SharePoint
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
HR Business Partner
Snows Group —Southampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
10d
Air Conditioning Engineer
SGS Heating & Electrical —Salisbury
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- HVAC
- Communication skills
Teacher of Mathematics
Initio Learning Trust —Broadstone
- £32,916 - £51,048 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Free parking
Creative Buyer – Store Design & Consumables
Lush —Poole
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
8d
Assistant Merchandiser - Lighting
B&Q —Eastleigh
- £35,500 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Senior Structured Cabling Installation Engineer (Field Based)
Protek Systems Limited —Southampton
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Head of Operations
Tomorrow's Guides —Hungerford
Improving how we communicate with customers and care providers when issues arise. We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including a generous…
Quick apply
Estate Agent Selling Luxury Homes
Fine & Country —Romsey
Specialise in selling properties in the upper quartile (from £1M to £ 5M+). Exchange on one sale per month and you will earn between £100,000 and £120,000 per…
£100,000 - £120,000 a year

I want to receive the latest job alerts for head of category in bransgore, ham

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Senior Buyer (Horticulture)

Hillier Nurseries Ltd
Romsey

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Sales
Procurement
Analysis skills
Purchasing
Leadership
Communication skills
Horticulture
Negotiation

Full job description

Hillier has been growing and inspiring the nation for more than 155 years, with 22 garden centres, award‑winning nurseries and a reputation for horticultural excellence. As a sixth‑generation family business, we are proud to combine heritage with innovation, continually evolving our offer while staying true to our commitment to quality, expertise and exceptional customer experience. As part of our vertically integrated horticultural operation, Hillier grows more than one million plants each year at our renowned Brentry Nursery in Hampshire. This scale of production underpins our market‑leading plant offer and provides a unique level of quality control, innovation and supply continuity across all 22 garden centres. We are now seeking a talented Senior Buyer (Horticulture) to help shape the future of our plant offer and strengthen Hillier’s position as a market leader in UK horticulture.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based at the Hillier Support Centre in Ampfield, Hampshire, reporting to the Head of Buying and leading a team of two direct reports. The role offers a competitive salary and operates Monday to Friday during our standard office hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm. As Hillier is an on‑site employer, you will need to be able to commute comfortably to the Support Centre each day and be willing to travel to other Hillier locations and suppliers when required.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance, the option to join our group pension plan and private healthcare scheme, life assurance, employee discount, and 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).

The Senior Buyer (Horticulture) is responsible for leading the commercial performance of the horticulture category, ensuring Hillier delivers an exceptional, market‑leading plant offer that drives sales, margin, customer satisfaction and brand reputation. This role manages the full buying cycle from range planning and supplier negotiations to commercial analysis and in‑season trading, ensuring the horticulture category remains competitive, innovative and aligned to customer demand.

The Senior Buyer will work closely with the Head of Buying to shape category strategy, optimise supplier partnerships and deliver a compelling, profitable horticulture range across all garden centres. The Senior Buyer will also provide day‑to‑day leadership, ensuring strong performance, clear priorities and effective development within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full buying process, including sourcing, tendering, cost negotiation and contract management
Build strong, collaborative relationships with growers and suppliers to secure quality, availability and competitive pricing
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, ensuring compliance with quality, delivery and commercial standards
Source new suppliers and product innovation to maintain Hillier’s reputation for horticultural excellence
Lead seasonal and annual range planning, ensuring a balanced, commercially strong assortment across all plant groups
Identify market trends, customer behaviours and emerging opportunities to strengthen Hillier’s horticultural proposition
Deliver sales, margin and stock targets for the horticulture category
Analyse trading performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and taking action to optimise results
Work closely with the Merchandise Planning Team to ensure availability, minimise waste and support accurate forecasting
Manage cost prices, promotional plans and category budgets
Act as the main point of contact for the Hillier in‑house plant nursery, ensuring seamless coordination on pricing, quality, availability and supply planning
Partner with Retail Operations to ensure ranges are implemented effectively in centre
Work with Marketing to support product launches, campaigns and seasonal storytelling
Collaborate with the Space Planning Team to optimise layout, flow and customer experience
Provide horticultural expertise and guidance across the business
Attend trade shows and industry events
Ensure all buying activity adheres to procurement governance, ethical sourcing standards and commercial policies
Maintain accurate product and supplier data, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
Lead, coach and develop two direct reports, ensuring clear objectives, strong performance and ongoing professional development
Foster a positive, collaborative and high‑performing team culture

Skills and Experience

Essential

Proven experience in a horticulture buying role within garden centre retail, plant production or a related environment
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales and margin growth
Deep horticultural knowledge, including plant groups, seasonality, quality standards and supply cycles
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Strong analytical capability with experience using commercial and trading data to drive decisions
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, seasonal environment
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Desirable

Experience working within a multi‑site retail environment
Knowledge of procurement governance and commercial compliance
Experience with retail systems, forecasting tools and buying platforms

Personal Attributes

Passionate about plants and horticulture
Commercially driven with a customer‑first mindset
Collaborative, positive and solutions‑focused
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident decision‑maker with the ability to influence at all levels
Proactive, curious and committed to continuous improvement

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via the link provided or visit our Careers webpage at www.hillier.co.uk/careers

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

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.

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

head of category jobs in bransgore, ham

Senior Buyer (Horticulture)

Head of Year

Head of Category Management

Commercial Data Coordinator

Product Owner - Search & Discovery

Head Housekeeper

Competitor Intelligence Scientist

Sustainable Packaging Assistant

HR Business Partner

Air Conditioning Engineer

Teacher of Mathematics

Creative Buyer – Store Design & Consumables

Assistant Merchandiser - Lighting

Senior Structured Cabling Installation Engineer (Field Based)

More jobs to discover

I want to receive the latest job alerts for head of category in bransgore, ham

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected