Buyer

Fenwick; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department store group in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dynamic Food Buyer to shape their Food & Beverage offerings. You'll lead the strategy for their Flagship Food Hall, focusing on driving sales and enhancing the customer experience. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of food buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for product trends. The role offers hybrid working and generous benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday off annually

Up to 25% discount in-store and online

WeCare – wellbeing support service

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food buying.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proven commercial acumen and negotiation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Developing and curating trend-led and customer-relevant ranges.
• Negotiating with suppliers to optimize margin.
• Managing stock performance and product launches.
• Identifying innovative brands and product trends.

Skills

Food Buying experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Trend analysis

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven and experienced Buyer with a passion for food, looking for an opportunity to truly shape a market-leading Food & Beverage offering? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Food Buyer to lead the strategy and execution of our Food & Beverage categories at Fenwick with a key focus on our Flagship Food Hall in our Newcastle store and leading this offering across our other stores and online, you will be key in driving sales, maximising profitability, and strengthening our presence both in-store and online.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a commercially sound product strategy that reflects the Fenwick brand while meeting the evolving needs of our local customers.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and curating ranges that are trend-led, customer-relevant, and commercially viable.
• Negotiating with suppliers to optimise margin and build strong, lasting relationships.
• Managing stock performance, product launches, and seasonal trading plans
• Spotting new opportunities, identifying innovative brands and product trends
• Working collaboratively across digital, marketing, and retail teams to enhance visibility and customer engagement.

About You

• 3+ years’ experience in Food Buying
• A sharp eye for product and emerging trends
• Proven commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
• Strong supplier relationships and the confidence to influence at all levels
• A data-driven yet intuitive approach to decision-making
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A passion for innovation, storytelling, and customer experience

When you join Fenwick, you’ll enjoy

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• Option to buy up to 5 extra holidays annually
• Up to 25% discount in-store and online
• WeCare – 24/7 GP, wellbeing & support service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Hybrid working for better work-life balance

Fantastically Fenwick

Since 1882, Fenwick has been the home of style, beauty and inspiration. We’re proud to be the UK’s largest independent, family-owned department store group.

Today, over 2,000 colleagues power our stores, restaurants, distribution centre and support functions. Together, we’re evolving a heritage brand with a bold future.

Join us on our journey — where tradition meets transformation.