Buying Admin Assistant: Trend-Driven Buyer Support

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Company pension

Share schemes

Private medical cover

On-site gym

Discount across brands

Wellbeing package

Dog-friendly offices

Internal progression

Canteen

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Debenhams Group is seeking a Buyers Admin Assistant to support the buying team with commercial awareness of upcoming fashion trends. You will help raise POs and manage samples, collaborating with design to bring products to life for our customers.

Working closely with the design team and buyers, you will help track samples, monitor ranges, and contribute to competitive insights. The role offers a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth in a leading fashion retailer.

Qualifications

• Relationship-building and communication skills are essential.
• Strong awareness of upcoming fashion trends and ability to find inspiration.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and guide product selection.
• Willingness to learn and strive for success in a fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative, supportive team player who goes above and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path with Assistant Buyer support.
• Raise and amend POs and SKUs as needed.
• Handle current season, development and archive samples.
• Attend fits sessions with design and contribute ideas.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness of range and competitors.
• Check new-in category on-site daily.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Trend awareness

Customer insight

Ambition

Team player

Job description

Debenhams Group is seeking a Buyers Admin Assistant to support the buying team with commercial awareness of upcoming fashion trends. You will help raise POs and manage samples, collaborating with design to bring products to life for our customers.

Working closely with the design team and buyers, you will help track samples, monitor ranges, and contribute to competitive insights. The role offers a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth in a leading fashion retailer.