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.