HydroGarden
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.
HydroGarden
HydroGarden, is the largest supplier of hydroponic products to retailers in the UK and also exports to Europe and the rest of the world. Renowned for its high level of customer service and development of new, unique and innovative products, HydroGarden is one of the true pioneers of the hydroponics industry. Since 1994, HydroGarden has been sourcing and manufacturing the best hydroponic products available and is able to ship products worldwide from its Coventry headquarters in the centre of the UK. The company understands the needs and challenges facing retailers and, as a ‘wholesale only’ business, HydroGarden is not in competition with shop owners. The focus of the business is to provide retailers with the tools, service, product range and support they need to become a success in the market. Visit www.hydrogarden.com to see a selection of testimonials from HydroGarden’s customers.