Junior Buyer

A legacy in progress...

Say hello to a new era of modern sophistication...PrettyLittleThing has undergone a rebrand. A bold new vision shaping a brand that celebrates both heritage and evolution.

Fashion is all about reinvention, and at PLT we are proving that style is more than just what you wear, it’s a statement.
We are stepping away from being a fast fashion brand, and pivoting towards giving customers premium quality product and design.

Are you ready to join our movement?

THE ROLE 
As a Junior Buyer you will be at the core of our business, developing and delivering commercial and profitable ranges for our brand. You will work closely with the design team to develop new product ranges seasonally, ensuring that the business strategy is delivered effectively and on time.  

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING  

Trade: 

• Demonstrates a full understanding of trade, confidently presenting best and worst, identifying opportunities and concerns on cover. 

• Takes responsibility for managing the team to ensure weekly comp shops are completed. 

• Conducts weekly review of buying KPIs such as BIM, return rates, cost price reductions, publishing, and intake targets. 

• Takes ownership of buying their range with support of a buyer. 

• Works with merchandising on seasonal SWOT analysis and department lessons learnt. 

• Is fully aware of the department’s KPIs including sub cat performance. 

Creative: 

• Generates new creative ideas to better both the business and department. 

• Works alongside design to develop the range and to ensure trends are covered. 

• Generates ideas to support department strategy through product, studio and VM. 

Sage: 

• Has an overview of Sage and how to find supplier information and pricing if needed. 

Sign off: 

• Leads sign off selection with Buyer. 

• Presents at sign off meeting. 

Reports: 

• Understands best sellers and newness ROS reports. 

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of new reactions and hit rate reporting. 

• Understands intake tracker and framework. 

Product Development: 

• Shares ownership with buyer to product development for the category. 

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of category fabrics, their compositions, wights, minimum wage increases and fabric prices. 

• Leads design meetings with Buyer and designer. 

• Manages AB with chasing in development. 

• Ensures product development is briefed with supplier capabilities and capacities in mind. 

Sample Management: 

• Takes accountability for effective sample management. 

• Manages development samples. 

Fits: 

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of fitting and technical terminology. 

Supplier Management: 

• Attends weekly supplier meetings and monthly/annual development trips. 

• Addresses any pressing issues in the critical path, advises solutions and makes commercial decisions. 

• Works with buyer to ensure correct fabrics/blocks are sourced to meet target prices. 

• Oversees management of cost price negotiations. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience working within a Buying department and managing categories independently 

• Ability to understand trade reports and how to make relevant product recommendations to maximise commercial opportunities. 

• Experience in range building and presenting collection to internal and external stakeholders 

• Strong numerical skills used for negotiation and trading 

• An understanding of current economic and the impacts of potential threats and competitors 

• Knowledge of the manufacturing process and technical terms, sourcing, and negotiation process. 

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 brave. 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. 🚀 

PLT PERKS

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company share scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Late start, early Friday finish
• Free parking
• Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
• Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
• Season Ticket Loans
• 40% discount across 8 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
• Discount & Cashback portal
• Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
• Payday drinks monthly and ad hoc events throughout the year
• A workplace where everyone is respected; their individual differences are valued; and they can be themselves at work; without exception.

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