Manchester, United Kingdom
Buying Admin Assistant
Debenhams Group · Manchester · United Kingdom
Posted: 19/10/2026 · Last checked: 19/10/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Debenhams Group's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
THE ROLE
As a Buyers Admin Assistant you'll be responsible for supporting the buying team by contributing commercial awareness for upcoming trends across the fashion industry. You will add inspiration where necessary to ensure we get the right final look for our customer. Working closely with design you will be vital in making our products come to life.
We’re boohooMAN. Our menswear collections and ground-breaking campaigns have taken the market by storm. We want to be the world’s number one streetwear brand, and our affordable and accessible looks have allowed us to push boundaries and bring the latest styles to life. We focus on our customer’s style and confidence, setting trends and offering choice.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Critical path management with the support of your Assistant Buyer
- Ensure PO’s and SKU’s are raised and amended when necessary
- Sample management of current season, development and archive samples
- Attends and contributes in fits sessions alongside the design team
- Shows commercial awareness and understanding of our range and competitors
- Responsible for checking new in category onsite daily
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- You're a relationship builder and find communication easy
- Finger on the pulse with all upcoming trends and find inspiration everywhere
- Know what our customers want to buy before they even do
- Always wanting to improve and learn, you'll need to be hungry to succeed
- A team player. Someone who enjoys going above and beyond to support others in the team.
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
- Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes
- Discount across all brands
- Comprehensive wellbeing package
- Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)
- Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
- On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
- Free season ticket loan
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