Buying Admin Assistant - Hybrid, Growth & Discounts

Annsummers.com; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Staff social events

Birthday day off

Holiday purchase scheme

Workplace pension

Udemy Academy licence

Eye care vouchers

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Ann Summers is seeking an organised Buying Admin Assistant at our head office in Whyteleafe, Surrey. You will support the buying team, manage sample flow, and help maintain critical paths to keep products moving.

This hybrid role offers 2 days in the office and 3 days at home, with flexible core hours and a 50% staff discount among benefits. A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset and good system skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career within Buying and retail operations.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness: sales, stock, margins and competitor activity.
• Comfortable using systems and producing accurate administrative data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the critical path and ensure samples are delivered on time.
• Support the order process and maintain product/packaging information.
• Order and manage samples, including the sample library.
• Assist fit sessions and coordinate sign-offs with the Technical team.
• Build brand knowledge through competitor research and trends.
• Utilise reports to build commercial awareness and suggest ideas.
• Prioritise workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Champion Ann Summers values in daily work.

Skills

Interest in Buying

Highly organised

Detail focused

Proactive & collaborative

Strong communication

Commercially curious

Systems & reports

Brand affinity

Job description

Ann Summers is seeking an organised Buying Admin Assistant at our head office in Whyteleafe, Surrey. You will support the buying team, manage sample flow, and help maintain critical paths to keep products moving.

This hybrid role offers 2 days in the office and 3 days at home, with flexible core hours and a 50% staff discount among benefits. A proactive, detail‑oriented mindset and good system skills are essential.