Buyer

Fenwick; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department store chain is seeking an experienced Womenswear Buyer to lead the strategy and execution of their Womenswear category. This role involves owning the buying process, driving sales, managing supplier relationships, and utilizing a data-driven approach for decision-making. Candidates should possess over 3 years of experience in Womenswear buying, strong influencing skills, and a passion for fashion. The position offers hybrid working arrangements between home and Central London offices.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday off

Up to 25% discount in stores

WeCare health support service

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Womenswear Buying is essential.
• Experience in developing product strategies and identifying emerging trends.
• Proven negotiation expertise and strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and execution of the Womenswear category.
• Own the end-to-end buying process including range planning and supplier negotiations.
• Shape a customer-first Womenswear offer that drives engagement online and in-store.

Skills

3+ years of experience in Womenswear Buying

Strong influencing skills

Data-driven decision-making

Commercial acumen

Job description

Are you a driven and experienced Buyer with a passion for fashion, looking for an opportunity to truly shape a market‑leading Womenswear offering? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

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.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 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 day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• ‘Perks*’ - a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Womenswear Buyer to lead the strategy and execution of Fenwick’s Womenswear category across all stores and online. This role is central to driving sales, profitability and market share, delivering a compelling, trend‑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 fashion trends and new brand opportunities, optimise margins and stock performance, and build trusted, long‑term partnerships with key suppliers. Data‑led insight and intuition will underpin 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 Womenswear offer that drives engagement and inspiration both in‑store and online. This role suits a buyer with proven womenswear buying experience, strong influencing skills and a passion for fashion, storytelling and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

What we are looking for in a candidate...

• 3+ years’ experience in Womenswear 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
• Experience in developing product strategies and building business cases
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• A passion for innovation, storytelling, and customer experience

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family‑owned group of department stores within the UK. 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. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!