Buyers Admin Assistant - Menswear

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established fashion brand as a Buying Admin Assistant within their menswear team. This role is perfect for someone looking to start a career in buying, where you will support the Buyer with sample coordination, purchase orders, and supplier communication. The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and passionate about menswear, thriving in a team-oriented environment. This innovative company offers hybrid working flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to a dynamic team focused on fashion excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion or related field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buyer and buying team.
• Manage sample collections and update purchase orders accurately.
• Act as a contact for Design, Merchandising, and Wholesale teams.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Proactive Mindset

Education

Degree in Fashion or Fashion Buying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established fashion brand as a Buying Admin Assistant within their menswear team.

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to take their first steps into the world of buying. As a Buying Admin Assistant, you will support the Buyer across key tasks including sample coordination, raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring accurate product listings. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and enthusiastic about menswear. You'll need to be a strong team player with an eye for detail and a proactive mindset.

This role is based in London and offers hybrid working flexibility.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Buyer and the wider buying team.
• Managing and maintaining sample collections in an organised and accessible way.
• Updating SMS purchase orders with accurate data, while clearly communicating expectations and changes to suppliers.
• Preparing for meetings by setting up spaces and ensuring samples are complete - using CADs or swatches if necessary.
• Maintaining accurate master data on the PLM system.
• Acting as a point of contact for Design, Merchandising, and Wholesale teams for product-related queries.
• Assisting the Buyer in ensuring collections are accurately listed, and that updates or changes are clearly communicated.
• Supporting with various ad-hoc duties as required.

Person Specification:

• A degree in Fashion, Fashion Buying, or a related field is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A genuine interest in fashion, particularly menswear, with an awareness of current trends and products.
• Highly motivated with strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.