Buyers Admin Assistant

Job Description

Our client is a well-established supplier of licensed products, with a unique portfolio of diverse and industry-leading fashion, sports, and outdoor brands across childrenswear, adults clothing, accessories and footwear. They are currently seeking a Buyers Admin Assistant who will take ownership of all administrative tasks for the Buying team and support its day-to-day operations.

Buyers Admin Assistant – The Role

• Maintaining CP, communicating with suppliers regularly to ensure that key deadlines are met and any risks to deliveries are highlighted in advance and shared with wider team.
• Regular CP calls to help build supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and sample tracking spreadsheets
• Support with cost comparisons and pricing analysis
• Provide administrative support to the buying and the wider team
• Additional ad-hoc tasks

Buyers Admin Assistant – The Candidate

• Fashion Management/Fashion Business related Degree
• Ideally some work experience within buying/merchandising
• Good time management skills with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks under pressure to meet deadlines
• Be a team player, understanding priorities and workload from other departments and want to just get stuck in.
• Highly numerate with strong excel skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the business
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Able to work well under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of garment construction and cost components.

Buyers Admin Assistant – The Package

• Competitive salary
• Benefits inc life cover and private health
• Employee discounts

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only. Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted. By applying for this role you are consenting to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] GDPR Policy.