Buying Admin Assistant

PURESEOUL • The Home of K-Beauty; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Korean beauty retailer in London is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the buying team with administrative and order management tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for K-beauty. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting from £28,000, along with benefits including employee discounts and holiday allowance.

Benefits

20% employee discount across online and offline stores

Holiday allowance of 28 days pro rata

Comfy and casual dress code

Company Pension Scheme

Opportunity for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buying team in all areas of the buying department.
• Assist with placing and tracking purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of stock.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, lead times, and order updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Experience in buying or administration

Job description

Position Overview

Position: Buying Assistant

Location: London Office (Holborn). In Office required, not a remote position

Schedule: Fulltime (Mon - Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: From £28,000

PURESEOUL is the largest Korean cosmetic specialist in the UK. We work directly with some of Koreas top beauty brands to offer an extensive range of over 2000 Skincare, makeup, hair and body products online and via our offline stores. Since 2019, we have been the go-to destination for UK K-Beauty enthusiasts online and offline, with 8K+ 5-star Trustpilot reviews!

As a Buying Admin Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the buying process. You will support the team with order management, supplier communication, data entry, and administrative tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the world of buying while working in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment. If you share our passion for Korean beauty and have experience or qualifications in buying, then this is the perfect job for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buying team in all areas of the buying department e.g. Handle invoices, purchase order documentation, and general admin tasks.
• Assist with placing and tracking purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery of stock.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding product availability, lead times, and order updates.
• Monitor stock levels and work with the team to manage replenishment.
• Product Data Entry: Maintain accurate product information, including pricing, descriptions, and SKUs.
• Market Research: Support the buying team by researching trends, competitor pricing, and potential new brands.
• Work closely with the warehouse, marketing, and retail teams to ensure smooth product launches and stock flow.
  
  
  

What Were Looking For:

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other administrative tools.
• A passion for K-beauty is a must!
• Previous experience in buying, and administration is beneficial e.g Internship or placement year
  
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• 20% employee discount across our online and offline stores
• Holiday allowance of 28 days pro rata
• Comfy and casual dress code
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
  
  
  

Due to the high volumes of applications that we receive, we are regrettably unable to personally reply to them all. Therefore, we will only contact successful applicants within a period of two weeks.