Buyer
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Glastonbury, South West, BA6 9ED |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56833773 |
Summary
Are you passionate about sourcing great products, keeping shelves stocked, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We’re looking for a proactive, organised and energetic Buyer to help our client grow and thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a values led business where your insights and contributions directly impact the customers, the team, and the future.
As part of this position you will:
- Take ownership of stock control — from ordering and monitoring to investigating out of stocks.
- Place and oversee orders accurately to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained.
- Monitor stock levels via the system and ensure the store is well-replenished and presented.
- Investigate and resolve supply issues, keeping the team informed.
- Analyse sales data and flag low performers, unusual activity, or discontinued lines.
- Prepare and deliver regular trading reports to the Head of Trading.
- Use information and insights to make smart, effective buying decisions.
To be considered for this position you need to show experience in a buying or stock control role (retail or food retail experience a bonus).
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Great communication – both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for delivering great customer service.
- A positive, adaptable and team-focused attitude.
This position is working Monday – Friday – 35 hours a week and is paying £24,500.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a values led business where your insights and contributions directly impact the customers, the team, and the future.
As part of this position you will:
- Take ownership of stock control — from ordering and monitoring to investigating out of stocks.
- Place and oversee orders accurately to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained.
- Monitor stock levels via the system and ensure the store is well-replenished and presented.
- Investigate and resolve supply issues, keeping the team informed.
- Analyse sales data and flag low performers, unusual activity, or discontinued lines.
- Prepare and deliver regular trading reports to the Head of Trading.
- Use information and insights to make smart, effective buying decisions.
To be considered for this position you need to show experience in a buying or stock control role (retail or food retail experience a bonus).
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Great communication – both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for delivering great customer service.
- A positive, adaptable and team-focused attitude.
This position is working Monday – Friday – 35 hours a week and is paying £24,500.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.