Junior Buyer

You know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we're looking to the future. Since 2021, we've embraced some changes. Debenhams hasn’t made a comeback - we’ve been here since 1778, evolving and adapting to the times. This is Debenhams today - Britain’s Leading Online Department Store.

We are more than a department store - we are an institution. From creating the blueprint for designer collaborations with designers at Debenhams, to launching countless brands and inventing the beauty counter, we’ve consistently shaped the retail landscape.

We don’t underestimate the power of our brand or the place we hold in people’s hearts. This is only the beginning of the next chapter for Debenhams.

Britain needs Debenhams.....Debenhams needs you!

Your team

You will be focussed on our womenswear brands, Dorothy Perkins, Oasis, Coast, Wallis and Warehouse. We’re a small, hard-working team of dedicated womenswear specialists driven to get contemporary, high quality product to our customers. We work quickly, dynamically and strive to better ourselves, our business and our brands every day.

What you'll be doing

• Uses the WSSI to make informed and strategic decisions within the defined parameters of the role.
• Undertakes product development and develops proposition as area of business grows.
• Works in conjunction with the Senior Buyers, Buying Manager or Head of Buying, Merchandisers and Designers to execute strategic plans and developments.
• Ensures effective communication with junior, assistant and trainee buyers in designates areas and across the entire department.
• Completes buying trips as needed within the UK and internationally.
• Liaises with marketing and eCommerce teams to develop and maintain professional working relationships and ensure sales are maximised through the site and in line with overall strategy.

Working with us

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

More about you

• Experience within a previous womenswear buying role.
• Passionate about being an ambassador for the brand.
• A team player. Someone who enjoys going above and beyond to support others in the team where needed, especially during peak times.
• Always striving to improve not only themselves, but the department’s operation. Outside the box thinking.

We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We want you to think big. Think creatively. Be bold. Be brave.

Why join us

We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

• You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
• Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
• Our social calendar? Next level
• With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work.

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