Buying Administrator

Buying Administrator

Location: Melton (near Hull) HU14 3HJ

Salary: £28,817 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, with one 7am-3pm shift per week) Benefits: 30 days annual leave, pension, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme plus online GP access for you and your family (partner and children up to age 21) and employee discount across Heron Foods and B&M.

About Us

Heron Foods is a long-established food retail business, committed to offering high-quality products at the best possible prices. As part of the B&M Retail Group and with over 340 stores across England and Wales, we continue to serve our communities with value and reliability. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, friendly organisation where colleagues can develop their skills and contribute to our ongoing success.

We are now looking to appoint a Buying Administrator to support our Buying and Supply Chain teams at our Store Support Centre in Melton.

The Role

In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure accurate ordering, smooth supply into stores, and effective communication across the business. You will work closely with Buyers, suppliers, and internal teams to help maintain strong product availability and well-organised processes.

You will be responsible for:

• Placing and managing supplier orders through to delivery.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages, and supply issues.
• Producing daily communications for stores.
• Managing promotional trackers, planograms, and product set-ups.
• Reviewing competitor ranges and pricing and sharing insights with the team.
• Supporting Buyers with product ranges, data analysis, and decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

• Highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in building relationships.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and keen to support colleagues.
• Interest in retail and product ranges.

What We Can Offer You

• 30 days annual leave with additional leave accrued for long service, plus the option to purchase extra days.
• 24/7 online GP access for you and your family (partner and children up to age 21).
• 10% discount across Heron Foods and B&M, plus double-discount weekends throughout the year.
• Wellbeing support via our 24/7 employee assistance programme - Smart Health.
• Ongoing learning and development through on-the-job training, eLearning, or apprenticeships.
• Reward and recognition schemes, including long-service and work anniversary celebrations.

Join Us

If you're ready to play a key role in supporting our Buying and Supply Chain teams within a well-established and trusted retail business, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be joining a supportive organisation that values teamwork, accuracy, and great service.

We encourage early applications, as we may close this advert once we have identified the right candidate.