Hybrid Buying Admin & Supplier Support

N BROWN; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Company pension

Mental Health support

Discount across N Brown brands

Volunteer day

Job summary

N Brown, a leading UK digital retail platform in Manchester, is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to support the buying team across the supply chain. You will help maintain timelines, set up new styles, and manage samples while coordinating with suppliers and internal colleagues.

The role requires organisation, communication skills and a passion for fashion. Hybrid working with office presence in Manchester and involvement in regular supplier interactions is offered.

Qualifications

• The ability to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team ethos and collaborative relationships with peers and suppliers.
• Able to work well in a team while handling individual tasks.
• Highly organised with excellent time keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness in a retail context.
• Proficient PC and Excel literacy.
• Exceptional attention to detail in admin processes.
• Passion for clothing and fashion industry.
• Relevant degree or experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical path and communicate with suppliers to hit deadlines.
• Conduct regular CP calls to build supplier relationships.
• Set up new styles in internal systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Buyer and wider team.
• Manage samples for shoots and related activities.
• Perform online comparative shopping to benchmark the market.
• Assist team meetings and prepare for monthly reviews and sign-offs.
• Prepare for fit sessions and related tasks.
• Deliver ad-hoc tasks as required by the team.

Skills

Initiative

Team player

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Clothing passion

Excel

PC literacy

Commercial awareness

Education

Related field degree

Tools

Excel

Internal systems

Job description

N Brown, a leading UK digital retail platform in Manchester, is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to support the buying team across the supply chain. You will help maintain timelines, set up new styles, and manage samples while coordinating with suppliers and internal colleagues.

The role requires organisation, communication skills and a passion for fashion. Hybrid working with office presence in Manchester and involvement in regular supplier interactions is offered.