Buying Admin Assistant (BAA) - Kurt Geiger London

Kurt Geiger; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear and accessories brand is seeking a Buying Admin to support various departments and manage order information. This role offers an opportunity to build a career in luxury high fashion, with responsibilities including generating reports, liaising with suppliers, and assisting in buying trip preparations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, relationship-oriented, and possess advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and life assurance

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Summer hours and half-day Fridays (monthly)

RetailTrust support

And much more!

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buying Admin role or relevant internship.
• Interest in building a career in Branded Buying and luxury high fashion brands.
• Advanced Excel skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with other departments such as Merchandising, Warehouse, Finance, and Stores.
• Generate weekly reports for Monday trade.
• Monitor competitors and present new brand proposals.

Skills

Proactive

Diligent

Relationship-oriented

Advanced Excel skills

Self-motivated

Education

Experience in a Buying Admin role or relevant internship

Job description

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We aim to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, inspiring us with its energy and diversity. For over fifty years, our in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature, symbolizing good energy, love, and the many ways we express individual style.

Responsibilities

1. Liaise with other departments such as Merchandising, Warehouse, Finance, and Stores as required.
2. Manage filing and data with accuracy and clarity.
3. Generate weekly reports for Monday trade.
4. Communicate daily with suppliers.
5. Assist in buying trip preparations.
6. Ensure all order information is accurate, formulas are correct, and follow up on missing data.
7. Create trend reports and presentations for department store managers and retail staff.
8. Monitor competitors, research market trends, and present new brand proposals.
9. Manage order confirmations, purchase orders, and repeats, maintaining accurate trackers and schedules.
10. Participate in store visits and provide feedback to Buyers and Merchandising team.
11. Review margins and RRP’s, highlighting seasonal changes and growth opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

1. Experience in a Buying Admin role or relevant internship.
2. Interest in building a career in Branded Buying and luxury high fashion brands.
3. Proactive, diligent, and relationship-oriented.
4. Advanced Excel skills are advantageous.
5. Self-motivated with good workload management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Gym discounts
• Summer hours and half-day Fridays (monthly)
• RetailTrust support
• And much more!

Our Culture

We’re an energetic, fast-paced brand that embraces progress and innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities, and kindness is celebrated. Our summer hours promote work-life balance. We foster a friendly environment that nurtures talent and a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London’s Bond Street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal, distributed in hundreds of cities worldwide. We operate over 70 standalone stores in the UK, including a flagship on Oxford Street, and over 400 stores globally. Our retail partners include some of the world’s most renowned department stores.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism