Head of Buying

You know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we're looking to the future. Since 2021, we've embraced some changes. Debenhams hasn't made a comeback-we've been here since 1778, evolving and adapting to the times. This is Debenhams today - Britain's Leading Online Department Store.

We are more than a department store-we are an institution. From creating the blueprint for designer collaborations with Designers at Debenhams, to launching countless brands and inventing the beauty counter, we've consistently shaped the retail landscape.

YOUR TEAM

Our Buying Teams are agile, driven, resilient and see obstacles only as opportunities. We are energetic, positive, fashion lovers, solution seekers, optimists and future thinkers bringing solutions not problems. We love to see our teams develop seeing members getting well deserved promotions for their hard work and tenacity.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

We're on the lookout for a creative and driven Head of Buying to join our amazing team and help us take our brands to new heights. If you love staying ahead of trends, have an eye for what's commercially right, and want to make a real impact, keep reading - this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

You will lead and guide our buying teams to succeed and drive the sales and profit, understanding the metrics that move the profit dial. You will be obsessed with the numbers, the competition, and dig deep into how you can improve the sales daily whilst managing our impressive team of buyers to help you achieve this strategy.

You will bring all departments on your journey making connections with those in studio, social, CRM, Marketing and more! Have the opportunity to be that all rounder representing the fashion side of the business.

You will bring all suppliers with you - Are they the best? How do you measure them? What does great look like for you?

WORKING WITH US

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It's relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty - you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We're passionate, agile, creative and one team.

MORE ABOUT YOU

You will be able to show your leadership in driving a team with clarity, enthusiasm and support. We want to see your energy, optimism and a will to make the impossible possible.

Being a team player is paramount. This is not about going solo; we bring the team along with us, everyone can be on our journey, everyone has a view and no one is less important.

Training and mentoring a team is key. We are nothing without our team happy team, happy us. The team should feel engaged and focused and always come first!

Must have a great relationship and respect for the design team.

WHY JOIN US

We've set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we're 13 brands (and counting), there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

You'll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes.

Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis.

Opportunity to take part in Learning and Development training, expanding your knowledge on areas outside of your day to day.

Benefits that support your health and wellbeing.

There's up to 40% discount off all of our brands.

Our social calendar? Next level.

With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!).