Senior Buying Admin Assistant - Flexible Hours

Urban-Outfitters-7e13a49d; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Bring your dog to work

Employee wellbeing programme

On-site gym and wellness room

Private medical insurance

40%URBN brand employee discount

Volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Continued development opportunities

Job summary

Urban Outfitters is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support the Established Buyer across all aspects of the buying department. You will handle department systems, coordinate with stores, suppliers and the warehouse, and ensure smooth delivery procedures.

You will assist with order management, seasonal presentations, sample control and cross-team collaboration with DC, Web, and Studio. Strong MS Office skills and a passion for homeware trends are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced buying office.
• Strong understanding of current homeware brands and trends.
• Excellent organisational skills and professional supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Established Buyer in all areas of the buying department.
• Manage departmental systems.
• Maintain daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse to ensure sales performance and delivery procedures.
• Administer order management processes.
• Collaborate with the DC, Suppliers, Web team and Studio on queries.
• Prepare seasonal buyer presentations and sign offs.
• Manage sample process and sample control.
• Coordinate with allocation and planning to manage intake.
• Oversee ownership of own product area within the department.
• Manage fit sessions.
• Detail the department critical path.
• Prepare for Monday trade meetings.
• Provide inspiration packs and competitive shop analyses for the department and wider business.

Skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Homeware trends

Organisational skills

Job description

Urban Outfitters is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support the Established Buyer across all aspects of the buying department. You will handle department systems, coordinate with stores, suppliers and the warehouse, and ensure smooth delivery procedures.

You will assist with order management, seasonal presentations, sample control and cross-team collaboration with DC, Web, and Studio. Strong MS Office skills and a passion for homeware trends are essential.