At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead buying strategy for Cook, Dine & Small Electricals, driving sales and market share.
- Company: Fenwick, a heritage brand with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, birthday off, up to 25% store discount, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to exceeding customer expectations and embracing transformation.
- Why this job: Shape a market-leading offering while working from home and in a vibrant team.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in Cook & Dine Buying with strong negotiation and commercial skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a driven and experienced Buyer looking for an opportunity to truly shape a market-leading Cook, Dine & Small Electricals offering? We offer hybrid working between your home and our offices on Wigmore Street, Central London, offering a collaborative and innovative working space. We are also open to applicants based in Newcastle Upon Tyne to be based in our functional hub in our Newcastle Flagship store.
33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year. Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month. Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service. Hybrid Working (Typically every Thursday and Friday working from home).
We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to lead the strategy and execution of Fenwick’s Cook, Dine & Small Electricals categories across all stores and online. This role is central to driving sales, profitability and market share, delivering a curated, design-led assortment that reflects the Fenwick brand while meeting the needs of our customers.
You’ll own the end-to-end buying process, from range planning and supplier negotiations through to trading, launches and seasonal strategies. With a strong commercial eye, you’ll identify emerging home and lifestyle trends, source new and distinctive brands, optimise margins and stock performance, and build trusted, long-term partnerships with key suppliers. Data-led insight and intuition will support decision-making as you analyse performance and identify opportunities for growth.
Working closely with Retail, Digital, Marketing and support teams, you’ll help shape a customer-first Home & Dine offer that inspires customers and drives engagement both in-store and online. This role suits a buyer with relevant category experience, strong influencing skills and a passion for design, storytelling and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- 3+ years’ experience in Cook & Dine Buying
- Proven commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
- A data-driven yet intuitive approach to decision-making
- Experience in developing product strategies and building business cases
Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us. Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.
In 2023 we launched our ‘Quiet No More’ campaign, enhancing our presence on the UK high street as well as our eCommerce website going from strength to strength. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!
Buyer Procurement Work from Home in City of London employer: Fenwick
Fenwick is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering hybrid working options between home and our vibrant offices in Central London or Newcastle. With generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave, a unique buying holiday scheme, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing through services like fenwick.WeCare, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in shaping a market-leading Cook, Dine & Small Electricals offering while enjoying a supportive environment that values creativity and growth.
