Job Title: Retail Buyer
Reports to: Retail Operations Manager
Location: Peterley Manor Farm, Great Missenden
Contract: Part-time (16 hours per week, some flexibility required during peak seasons). Competitive hourly rate.
We are looking for a commercially minded, detail-focused Retail Buyer to support our award-winning and fast-growing farm shop.
As the shop continues to expand – with a newly renovated space, cheese room, deli and butchery – we are separating buying from operational management to ensure strong stock control, margin protection and seasonal product development.
This part-time role is ideal for someone with previous retail buying experience who is looking for flexible weekday hours within a high-quality independent food retail environment.
The Role
You will:
- Oversee product ordering across grocery, chilled and seasonal ranges
- Maintain accurate stock levels and manage purchase orders
- Monitor margins, pricing and product performance
- Work closely with the Retail Operations Manager and Buying Assistant on promotions and seasonal campaigns
- Oversee stockroom organisation and product flow
- Keep EPOS/back-office systems up to date
- Support and guide the Buying Assistant
Final range and supplier decisions remain with the Retail Manager/Director, but you will play a key role in shaping and refining the product offer.
We’re Looking For
- Previous retail buying experience (food retail preferred)
- Strong understanding of margins and commercial retail principles
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident using stock control or EPOS systems
- Passion for high-quality, seasonal and artisan food
We offer:
- NEST pension scheme
- 15% staff discount (farm shop, nursery, Christmas trees — excluding alcohol)
- 50% discount at The Barn Kitchen (for you + up to 3 guests, excluding alcohol)
- Discounted seasonal events
- 50% off yoga classes
- Free bootcamps and fitness classes
- Opportunity to order alcohol by the case at cost price
- Summer and Christmas team parties
Peterley Manor Farm is an independent, family-run business with ambitious growth plans. This is a flexible role with real responsibility and the opportunity to influence the direction of a thriving farm shop.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Carly:
