Buying Admin Assistant

A.M. London Fashion Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A.M. London Fashion Ltd is seeking a full-time Buying Admin Assistant for their Manchester office. The role involves managing critical paths, supporting the buying team, and ensuring effective communication with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the fashion retail industry and strong organizational skills. Benefits include generous leave, staff discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

40% staff discount

25% friends and family discount

Company Pension Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Buying Admin Assistant or similar role.
• Ability in meeting prep, filing, and organizing samples.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path and update suppliers weekly.
• Support buying team with communication to suppliers.
• Conduct site walks to identify issues.

Skills

Fashion/Retail Industry Experience

Critical Path Management

Job description

About us:

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
• Raise new POs
• 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.

Our benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Generous 40% staff discount and sample sales
• 25% friends and family discount
• Company Pension Scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay