Buying Admin Assistant

Holland Cooper Clothing LTD; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the British lifestyle sector is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant. This role involves managing purchase orders, supplier communication, and supporting the Buying department. Ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Pension contributions raising with service

25 days annual leave

Your Birthday off

Bi-annual social events

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Fresh pastries on a Monday

Fresh fruit basket

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail fashion environment is advantageous.
• Strong Excel & Power Point skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for raising POs and maintaining supplier communication.
• Involvement in seasonal product range reviews and updates.
• Co-ordinate with production team for product launches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Excel

Power Point

Job description

THE BRAND

Founded in 2008, Holland Cooper has since become the British lifestyle brand harnessing a style that lasts forever, a celebration of classics, and investment piece equestrian style. Synonymous with luxury and sought after for its tailored elegance, a strong sense of British heritage and fluent approach to blending signature country style with statement city tailoring.

This is an amazing opportunity for a Buying Admin Assistant who is looking for a new and exciting role and who enjoys an ambitious, fast paced and rewarding environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for raising POs and systematic PO maintenance.
• Daily supplier communication, including VC’s. Maintaining regular communication lines with them to tackle issues in a timely manner. To escalate issues as necessary to the Buying Manager.
• Involvement in seasonal product range reviews, assisting with updates and organisation of samples.
• To ensure that all product range plans are correctly maintained on the system in line with departmental deadlines.
• Responsible for the maintenance of departmental sheets, including Excel and Power Point based sheets.
• Maintain accurate product and supplier information data in internal systems.
• Co-ordinate with production team to manage product launches and ensure Buying team are kept up to date.
• Ad hoc reporting and production of information to meet the requirements of the business.
• Conduct competitor and market research.
• Supporting the day to day running of the Buying department.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a retail fashion environment is advantageous, but not essential.
• Strong Excel & Power Point skills, or a willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail is key in this role, the successful candidate must be organised and accurate.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Candidate must be proactive, self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work across teams
• Strong numerical skills and the ability to analyse data

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount
• Pension contributions raising with service.
• 25 days annual leave, raising 1 additional day for every 2 years’ service up to 30 days
• Your Birthday off
• Bi-annual social events and monthly drinks
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Fresh pastries on a Monday and fresh fruit basket
• Generous staff discount