Senior Buyer 6 Month FTC

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Buyer on a 6 month fixed-term contract.

This role will be based out of our central London office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely and maintain strong relationships with Merchandising and Design teams to develop a trend led product range overseen by the senior leadership team.
• Ensure relevant trends are translated into product range at speed to reflect the brand and customer.
• Maintain reactiveness and speed to market by working well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain effective communication with category Buyers across the department.
• Attend and communication key information in trading meetings to maintain a good overall trading of the categories.
• Build and maintain good relationships with supply base.
• Generate ideas to impact the business in reference to promotions and markdowns.
• Train and develop your team.
• Support Buying Manager to develop new strategies for the business and department.
• Provide a high degree of input into product and competitor activity.
• Ensure the development process is smooth to maintain key deadlines.
• Maintain all aspects of the critical path with your Buyer to ensure deadlines for key dates and events are achieved.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• You will act as an ambassador for the brand.
• Attends training, meetings and other events as requested by direct manager or senior management, including Head of Human Resources.
• Assists colleagues by completing tasks outside own job role when requested, including supporting associated companies.
• Maintains own working area in a professional and organised manner.
• Always strives to improve the department’s operation and increase knowledge of own and related job functions.

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers—people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact. 

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.

2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
• Free season ticket loan

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