Senior Buyer Menswear

Debenhams Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer in Manchester seeks a Senior Buyer to oversee a multimillion-pound product area. This role requires strong relationship management, trend analysis, and the ability to lead a team effectively. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and be responsible for developing product ranges that meet market demands while working collaboratively with various departments. A chance to make an impact in a dynamic company that embraces change.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Buyer with responsibility for managing product areas.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven track record in developing product ranges that meet market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop a trend-led product range in collaboration with Design & Merchandising.
• Maintain strong relationships across departments to ensure efficiency.
• Manage a diverse team, including junior buyers and assistants.

Skills

Relationship management

Trend analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Product development

Job description

At boohooMAN, we’re redefining menswear with bold style, fearless innovation, and a fresh take on fashion that sets us apart from the rest.

With a focus on streetwear, tracksuits & going-out-gear, product is everything to us and we don’t do anything substandard, not now, not ever!

We pay attention to detail, and we keep our products on-point to ensure our customers ‘fits are consistently on lock. We’re constantly responding and reacting to stay ahead of the game and deliver you the best in fashion 24/7.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will be an experienced Senior Buyer with responsibility for a multimillion-pound product area to plan, source and develop. You will work collaboratively with Design & Merchandising to ensure range is the correct balance of new & contemporary products that meets sales, margin & profit objectives. You will manage & develop the junior team & support the wider division.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Work closely and maintain strong relationships with Buying, Merchandising Design and Studio 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.
• Manage a team ranging from BAAs to Buyers, Junior Buyers and ensure your leading the category, follow emerging market trends, and lead your team in interpreting these trends for our customers, ensuring we remain up-to-date and competitive.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING 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 are a diverse portfolio of five core brands (boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, and Debenhams) alongside a dynamic marketplace model and a growing financial services division, it keeps us pretty busy!

We don’t stand still - we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we’re on a mission to be the best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible.

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.

Be bold. Be creative. Be a community.

WHY JOIN US

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Debenhams Group.

Let’s lead the change together. 🚀