Buyers Admin Assistant - Fashion

Fashion & Retail Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fashion retail company in London is seeking a Buyers Admin Assistant to support the Buying team in managing the product lifecycle for both menswear and womenswear. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proficient in Excel, and possess excellent communication skills. This temporary role offers a competitive salary with paid holiday and is available immediately.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid holiday

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous fashion retail or admin experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders accurately.
• Update and maintain critical paths and product data.
• Communicate with suppliers to support on deliveries.

Skills

Highly organised

Proficient in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking ability

Team player

Job description

Overview

A leading fashion retailer is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyers Admin Assistant to join their team supporting both womenswear and menswear departments. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in fashion buying. As a key support to the Buying team, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day admin and coordination of the product lifecycle, from initial concept through to delivery in-store and online.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders accurately
• Update and maintain critical paths and product data
• Sample management: tracking, organising, and preparing for meetings and sign-offs
• Communicate with suppliers to support on deliveries, samples, and approvals
• Support fit sessions, preparing samples and taking notes as required
• Work closely with Merchandising and Design teams to ensure smooth workflow
• Assist with market research and competitor analysis

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and confident with data entry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a can-do attitude and a genuine interest in fashion
• Previous fashion retail or admin experience is desirable

Offer and Availability

On offer is a competitive salary rate which is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work within a creative and fast-paced retail head office. As this role is temporary it is likely to be filled ASAP so being immediately available is essential, and so if you are interested in the opportunity then apply now to avoid missing out!