James Hartland

James Hartland serves as the Head of Group Procurement at HydroGarden since March 2018, overseeing procurement functions across multiple international locations including the UK, Germany, South Africa, and China. Responsibilities include standardizing best practices, consolidating suppliers, enhancing payment terms, and supporting product development. Prior roles include Procurement Manager at Ellisons Hair and Beauty, where James managed a purchasing department and drove growth within the beauty and hair categories, and Inventory Specialist at Buck & Hickman, focusing on stock management and supplier relationships. James began a career in procurement as a Buyer at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust. Academic credentials include a CIPS degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from Coventry College and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from The University of Manchester.