Buying Administrator

Buying Administrator

Fenwick, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Are you looking for a new challenge in a buying role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Buying team as a Buying Administrator looking after our Food & Drink categories on a 3 month fixed‑term contract!

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) pro‑rata to the length of your contract.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and
• ‘Perks*’ – Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare – 24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Hybrid working (typically Monday‑Wednesday in‑office and Thursday‑Friday home).

We’re looking for a Buyer’s Administrator to support our Food & Drink Buying and Merchandising teams across Fenwick’s retail and digital channels. This role plays a vital part in the end‑to‑end trading process, ensuring stock, data and systems are accurately managed to support strong commercial performance and a seamless customer experience.

Working closely with Buyers and Merchandisers, you’ll manage purchase orders, track deliveries, maintain accurate product and Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) data, and support sales and stock analysis. You’ll help ensure ranges are set up correctly in systems, promotional activity is implemented on time, and suppliers meet Fenwick’s priorities, while working cross‑functionally with Digital, Retail, Finance and Logistics to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

This role suits someone highly organised, numerate and confident working under pressure, with strong Excel skills and a keen commercial eye. You’ll bring great attention to detail, clear communication skills and a proactive mindset, alongside an interest in Food & Drink and an enthusiasm for supporting a fast‑paced, collaborative buying environment.

• Experience with in an administrator role is desirable.
• A keen interest in Buying and premium retail.
• Confident and comfortable with using initiative.
• Good relationship building skills.
• Able to manage time well and prioritise multiple work streams.
• Highly numerate and IT literate especially in Excel.
• A keen interest in food & drink and knowledge of trends.
• Good analytical skills.

Fenwick is the UK’s largest family‑owned department store group with a rich heritage and history that has shaped who we are today! We are on an exciting journey of investment, looking towards a future that is every bit as bold and brilliant as what has gone before.

We work collaboratively and our 2,000 strong workforce spans across our stores, our support functions including Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People and Customer Service teams plus our valued restaurants and distribution centres and we are always on the lookout for talent to join our ever‑growing family to exceed our customers' expectations.

Entry level

Temporary

Administrative and Purchasing

Retail