Buyer

Fenwick; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their Beauty category team. This hybrid role involves developing product strategy, driving sales, and creating a compelling customer experience through innovative buying practices. Join a renowned independent retailer with a rich history of excellence and a commitment to innovation.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Birthday off as additional leave

Up to 25% discount in stores

24/7 GP and wellbeing advice

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in buying, ideally in beauty or lifestyle retail.
• Ability to blend intuition with analytics for customer-led decisions.
• Passion for product curation and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and execution for Skincare and Beauty Edit categories.
• Manage supplier negotiations and stock performance.
• Develop seasonal trading plans and product launches.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Negotiation skills

Trend analysis

Supplier relationship management

Job description

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Are you an experienced Buyer looking for the next step in your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Buying Team in the Beauty category.

We offer hybrid working between your home and our functional offices in Wigmore Street, Central London, offering a collaborative and innovative working space.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 33 Days Annual Leave (which includes 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.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
• Hybrid Working (Typically Thursday and Friday working from home)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Buyer to lead the strategy and execution of our Skincare and Beauty Edit categories at Fenwick. This role is central to driving sales, increasing profitability, and enhancing our market presence across both physical stores and our online platform. With a strong focus on range planning, product performance, and supplier relationships, the Buyer will develop and deliver a commercially sound product strategy that aligns with the Fenwick brand and local customer needs.

You will take ownership of the buying strategy for skincare and the Beauty Edit space, ensuring high-performing, trend-led, and customer-relevant assortments are curated and maintained. Core responsibilities include end-to-end range development, supplier negotiations, managing stock and margin performance, and identifying new brand opportunities. In addition, you will oversee the execution of seasonal trading plans and product launches, working closely with digital, marketing, and retail teams to optimise visibility and engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years’ experience in a buying role—preferably within beauty or lifestyle—and demonstrate a strong commercial mindset, negotiation expertise, and a flair for product curation. This is a hands-on role requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams, a data-driven approach to decision-making, and a passion for delivering a premium and inspiring customer experience.

Collaboration is key at Fenwick; our buying team work closely with our Retail; Digital and Merchandising teams ensure we have the strongest product edit available in store and online.

What we are looking for in a candidate...

• 3+ years’ experience in buying, ideally in beauty, skincare, or lifestyle retail
• A sharp eye for product, trend, and commercial potential
• Strong supplier relationships and confident negotiation skills
• Ability to blend intuition with analytics to make customer-led decisions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A passion for innovation, storytelling, and redefining the beauty 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.

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

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