<p>CDS Superstores, trading as The Range &amp; wilko, is a privately owned and family-run retailer. We continue to grow and have over 200 Stores and online sales, serving millions of customers each week.&nbsp; Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Plant Buyer to join our Gardens team.&nbsp;&nbsp; As part of a friendly passionate team you will play a crucial role in achieving our ambitious growth plans and providing customers with a great range of products at competitive prices</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About the role</strong>:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We have an outstanding opportunity for a Plant Buyer to manage and direct our customer offer. In this role you will be accountable for the plants category that sits within our Gardens Department. Working closely with our Gardens Buyer, suppliers and in-house departments you will drive the range and offering to ensure our plant offer stays at the forefront of the UK market.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><span><ul><li>You will have primary accountability for maximizing sales, margin &amp; profitability in this fast moving category</li><li>You will translate and execute category strategies, own target KPI’s and foster relationships with stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>You will conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer preference and competitor activities.</li><li>You will use insights to make informed decisions on product selection and positioning</li><li>You will have ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the product strategy and ensuring that the business meets with customer needs</li><li>You will work with your cross-functional teams to ensure we deliver great product availability and quality</li><li>You will ensure full adherence with all relevant statutory responsibilities related to the importation and sale of plants</li></ul></span><p><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong></p><span><ul><li>Experienced retail/wholesale buyer, ideally within a fast-moving organisation with retail outlet stores.</li><li>Demonstrable buying experience within plant categories, understand impact of wastage on the product.</li><li>Strong commercial and import knowledge of the plant category legislation.</li><li>Ability to analyse data with great attention to detail.</li><li>Proactive, hardworking and reliable.</li><li>Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and contract management both UK &amp; import.</li><li>Have the ability to build relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>A true team player underpinned with great interpersonal skills</li></ul></span><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><span><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Pension</li><li>30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 depending on length of service</li><li>Long service awards</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Flexible and Hybrid working</li></ul></span><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position: </strong>Permanent, Full-time</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Ideally based at our Head Office in Plymouth, however for the right candidate hybrid working would be considered.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>