Buying Assistant

Buying Administration Assistant | South Croydon | £28,000 - £30,000 + Benefits
A fantastic opportunity for a graduate or entry-level candidate looking to build a career in buying, product development and analysis within a growing fashion accessories business.
Working closely with the senior leadership, you'll gain hands-on experience across product development, critical path management, supplier coordination, product administration and reporting, supporting products from initial concept through to launch.
What You'll Be Doing
* Maintaining product information, SKU codes and product databases
* Supporting the development of seasonal product ranges
* Tracking samples, approvals and key critical path deadlines
* Creating and updating purchase orders and supplier records
* Preparing costing information and supporting pricing activities
* Producing Excel reports, sales analysis and product performance data
* Supporting retailer product setup and launch administration
* Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects stay on track
* Providing general administrative support across the Buying and Product teams
What We're Looking For
* Degree educated (Business, Fashion, Economics, Mathematics or similar)
* Strong Excel and numerical skills and experience with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP,
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* Strong communication skills
* Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Shopify, buying, merchandising, product development or retail environments would be advantageous but isn't essential as long as you have a passion and interest in Fashion.
What You'll Gain
This role offers exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in:
* Buying
* Product Development
* Merchandising
* Supplier Management
* Commercial Operations
You'll work closely with experienced leaders, develop valuable industry knowledge and have genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career within buying and product development, we'd love to hear from you