Buying Admin Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking a full-time Buying Admin Assistant for their Manchester Head Office. The role involves managing the critical path, supporting the buying team, and ensuring effective communication with suppliers. With a commitment to fashion and sustainability, this position offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about the retail industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Generous 40% staff discount

Sample sales

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Buying Admin Assistant, Production Assistant, or Product Development role.
• Familiarity with critical path management in a fashion retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path, updating daily and with each supplier/factory weekly.
• Support the buying team with communication to suppliers regarding approvals, deliveries, and sampling.
• Conduct site walks to spot any issues on our platforms.

Skills

Critical path management

Organising samples

Meeting preparation

Job description

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At AM London Fashion Ltd, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, trend-led fashion through our brand, Threadbare. Established in 2017, we have built a reputation for designing stylish, accessible clothing that keeps our customers ahead of the fashion curve.

Our ever-expanding team of designers and industry experts ensures that Threadbare stays at the forefront of fashion, blending catwalk-inspired trends with wearable, everyday style. We source inspiration from global fashion capitals and street-style movements, translating them into collections that are both contemporary and affordable.

With a commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship, we strive to create clothing that not only looks great but is also responsibly made. At AM London Fashion Ltd, we believe fashion should be a force for good, and we are dedicated to shaping a future where style and sustainability go hand in hand.

We are looking for a full time Buying Admin Assistant to work in our Manchester Head Office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the critical path, updating daily and with each supplier/factory weekly, updating buyers and senior design, QC in weekly meetings
• Manage all submissions filing, sample, and showroom management
• Co-ordinate all ladies post and distributing to correct teams
• Support the buying team with communication to suppliers regarding approvals, deliveries and sampling
• Support in meeting prep by hanging, steaming, printing, prompting designers with CAD amendments
• Conduct site walks to spot any issues on our platforms
• Liaise with the Ecommerce team to ensure enrichment is complete
• Liaise with design to ensure all overviews are accurate

About you:

• Fashion/Retail Industry Experience (minimum 1 year), ideally in a Buying Admin Assistant, Production Assistant, or Product Development role.
• Familiarity with critical path management in a fashion retail environment
• Demonstrated ability in meeting prep, filing, organising samples, and documentation.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales