Fenwick

About the Company

Opening our first store in 1882, Fenwick is rich with heritage and history as the UK's largest family-owned department store group. We are on an exciting journey, transforming the business to exceed the expectations of our customers, and we are always on the lookout for talent to join us. We have 8 stores across the UK, differing in size and offering, specific to their local community. These stores are supported by our distribution centre, ensuring our fabulous product reaches our customers at the right time. Restaurants are another key focus for Fenwick and a strong growth area in our business. We offer a wide variety of dining options to our customers across most of our stores. From exquisite hand-made patisserie and baked goods at Mason + Rye to our Mediterranean inspired tapas restaurant and wine bar Fuego. Fenwick has something for everyone and is a great place to start your hospitality career or hone your skills alongside our expert team. We are fortunate enough to say our 3 of our stores also house our functional teams, allowing for a truly collaborative approach. In 2018, we launched our first eCommerce website and have been building on this ever since, setting up our historic business for a multichannel future. With exciting growth plans ahead of us, this is indeed a place of innovation, excitement and opportunity.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Fenwick

Job Title

Assistant Buyer - Food & Drink

Job Description

**Job Title:** Assistant Buyer - Food & Drink **Role Summary** Support the development and execution of Food & Drink buying strategies to drive sales, profitability, and market share across multichannel retail platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product offerings align with brand standards and customer demand. **Expectations** Deliver data-driven buying decisions, optimize stock management, and reduce markdown risks. Maintain up-to-date product ranges through market trend analysis and supplier collaboration. **Key Responsibilities** - Source, develop, and negotiate food and drink ranges with suppliers. - Analyze sales performance, OTB (open-to-buy), and stock levels to ensure commercial viability. - Contribute to range planning, seasonal strategies, and promotional campaigns. - Collaborate with Retail, Digital, Marketing, and Logistics teams on product launches and category execution. - Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to refine product offerings. **Required Skills** - Intermediate buying experience in a multichannel retail environment. - Strong analytical skills for trade analysis, stock optimization, and performance reporting. - Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. - Strategic thinking to develop product strategies and business cases. - Proficiency in data interpretation and OTB management. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Retail, or related field (not mandatory). - Certifications in procurement, retail management, or supply chain a plus (not required).

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-03-2026