Buying Assistant - External Brands

KURT GEIGER; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Geiger, a renowned luxury footwear and accessories brand, seeks a Buying Admin to manage orders and liaise with departments efficiently. This role offers an engaging chance to develop in a fast-paced environment, with perks like competitive salary and discounts, aimed at nurturing talent passionate about fashion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Monthly half-day Fridays

RetailTrust support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buying Admin role preferred.
• Interest in luxury high fashion brands.
• Proactive and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with merchandising and suppliers.
• Managing filing and data accurately.
• Generating weekly trade reports.

Skills

Excel

Relationship-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Fashion Buying or equivalent

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, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. 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, representing good energy and love for our community and the many ways we express our individual style.

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

Responsibilities:

1. Liaising with other department functions such as Merchandising, Warehouse, Finance, and Stores.
2. Managing filing and data with accuracy and clarity.
3. Generating weekly trade reports.
4. Communicating daily with suppliers.
5. Assisting in buying trip preparations.
6. Ensuring all order information is accurate, formulas are correct, and follow-ups are completed.
7. Managing buying and processes for over 100 brand concessions across major department stores.
8. Creating trend reports and presentations for store managers and retail staff.
9. Monitoring competitors, researching, and presenting new brand proposals, and providing market trend feedback.
10. Managing orders, purchase confirmations, and maintaining trackers and schedules.
11. Participating in store visits and providing feedback to the team.
12. Micro-managing workload and priorities for the Merchandising Admin Team and interns.
13. Reviewing margins and RRP's, highlighting seasonal changes and growth strategies.

The Person:

• Degree in Fashion Buying or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a Buying Admin role preferred (placement or internship considered).
• Passionate about gaining experience and developing in Branded Buying.
• Interest in luxury high fashion brands.
• Proactive, hardworking, and relationship-oriented.
• Advanced Excel skills are advantageous.
• Self-motivated with good workload management skills.
• Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts.
• Additional benefits include gym discounts, monthly half-day Fridays, and RetailTrust support.

If successful, you'll join a business that values its people as the key to driving success and fulfilling our vision of being a leading luxury retailer. Our fast-paced environment rewards hard work and loyalty with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

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