Food & Beverage Buyer — Lead Trend-Driven Growth (Hybrid)

Fenwick; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; 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

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.