Fashion Buying Admin Assistant | Fast-Paced & Impactful

Debenhams; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Debenhams is seeking a diligent Buying Admin Assistant to support the buying team with sample management, supplier communications, and critical-path oversight. You will work under the Debenhams brand, helping ensure on-time delivery of production samples and accurate descriptions across categories.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, attending fit sessions, and maintaining orderly sample rooms while supporting trade and product development activities in a fast-paced fashion

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness to spot trends and opportunities.
• Ability to prioritise multiple deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills across teams and suppliers.
• Natural planner with high level of organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support buying team by managing sample flow and supplier communications.
• Maintain critical path with Assistant Buyer/Buyer and ensure on-time delivery of samples.
• Chase suppliers, manage production samples, and ensure correct paperwork and codes.
• Update and circulate supplier and critical path information to relevant colleagues.
• Attend fit sessions and ensure samples are ready, correctly coded, and organized.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Highly organised

Tools

Sage

Job description

Debenhams is seeking a diligent Buying Admin Assistant to support the buying team with sample management, supplier communications, and critical-path oversight. You will work under the Debenhams brand, helping ensure on-time delivery of production samples and accurate descriptions across categories.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, attending fit sessions, and maintaining orderly sample rooms while supporting trade and product development activities in a fast-paced fashion