Buying Admin Assistant

The Foschini Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Maternity package

Virtual GP

Job summary

Hobbs, part of The Foschini Group London, is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to support the Assistant Buyer and Buyer in developing and delivering our Hobbs range from London.

You’ll manage the critical path, samples, and range sign-offs, while analysing competitor activity and seasonal trends to keep Hobbs ahead. This role sits in the Knit and Jersey department and offers an opportunity to learn from an experienced buying team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying or product administration environment preferred but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude with a readiness to learn from experienced buying colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own the critical path and track timelines across the product lifecycle.
• Manage samples: organise, track and prepare samples for meetings.
• Analyse competitor activity and seasonal trends to inform Hobbs collections.
• Coordinate range sign-off meetings and maintain systems and processes.
• Develop deep knowledge of the Hobbs brand and contribute to profitable ranges.

Job description

As the Buying Admin Assistant, you'll be right at the heart of how our Hobbs collections come to life. You'll be a vital assistance to the Assistant Buyer and Buyer, directly contributing to the development and delivery of our range that sets our brand apart. This role is within our Knit and Jersey department.

What You'll Do:

• As the Buying Admin Assistant, you’ll be the go-to-person for the critical path, tracking timelines and ensuring every stage of the product lifecycle runs smoothly and efficiently.
• You’ll take ownership of sample management, from organisation and tracking to preparing samples for meetings, ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time.
• You’ll actively contribute to analysing competitor activity and the latest seasonal trends, helping us stay ahead of the curve and inform our future Hobbs collections.
• As the Buying Admin Assistant, you’ll play a key role in coordinating and preparing for range sign-off meetings, managing our systems and processes that keep our department moving forward seamlessly.
• Immersing yourself in the Hobbs brand, you’ll gain deep knowledge of our business and actively contribute to the creation of a profitable range.

Who You'll Be:

You’ll be highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and for keeping things on track. Most importantly, you’re eager to learn and soak up knowledge from our experienced Buying team from day one.

While any previous exposure to a buying environment (through work, placements, or internships) would be a bonus, it’s not essential. We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A commercial mindset and a desire to contribute to the success of the Hobbs brand
• Resourceful communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, thriving in a fast‑paced environment
• High motivation and a proactive attitude, always looking for ways to contribute and learn
• Understanding of the Critical Path, and confident in Excel, Outlook and Data Entry.

What's in it for you?

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Employee discount up to 70% across TFG brands.
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7

Plus much more!

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.

Job Details

Brand: Hobbs

Location: London

Department: Buying

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Hours Per Week: 37