Buyer

Fenwick; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Birthday day off

Employee discount 25%

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Fenwick is seeking an experienced Buyer to lead the strategy and execution across Cook, Dine & Small Electricals or Bed & Bath categories, covering both stores and online. You will own end-to-end buying, from range planning and supplier negotiations through to trading, launches and seasonal strategies.

With a data-driven mindset, you will identify trends, source distinctive brands, optimise margins and build long-term supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Home & Dine Buying.
• Strong supplier relationships and negotiation experience.
• Data-driven and able to build business cases.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end buying process from range planning to launches and seasonal strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage trading activities across stores and online.
• Analyse performance, identify growth opportunities and optimise margins and stock.

Skills

Home & Dine Buying

Trends awareness

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Data-driven decisions

Product strategy

Team player

Customer experience

Job description

Are you a driven and experienced Buyer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a market-leading retail business? We currently have exciting opportunities across both our Cook, Dine & Small Electricals and Bed & Bath categories, offering the chance to shape compelling product ranges and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

We offer hybrid working between your home and our flagship store in Newcastle upon Tyne, providing a collaborative and innovative environment from which to support our business and customers.

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 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.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Hybrid Working (Typically every Thursday and Friday working from home).

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to lead the strategy and execution either our Cook, Dine & Small Electricals category or our Bed & Bath category across all stores and online. These roles are central to driving sales, profitability and market share, delivering curated, design-led assortments that reflect 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.

What we are looking for in a candidate...

• 3+ years’ experience in Home & Dine 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!