Senior Buying Admin Assistant - Women's Accessories

Urban Outfitters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Greater London seeks a Buyer Assistant for the Women's Accessories department. You will support the Junior Buyer by managing product-related tasks including sample management and supplier communication. The ideal candidate will possess strong self-motivation and communication skills, be commercially aware with a keen eye for detail, and ready to contribute actively to the team's success. This role offers flexible working hours and various employee perks to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Bring your dog to work

Employee Assistance program

Free gym access

Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands

One paid day for volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation and passion for products.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and confident in executing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Junior Buyer in managing Womenswear Bags and Small Goods.
• Ensure key dates and deliverables are met through effective communication.
• Participate in trade analysis to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Strong motivation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Experience in a BAA or Senior BAA role

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especiallyifyoushare our values :

• Progressive — we move with the mood
• Creative — we champion limitless minds
• Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities
• Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment
• Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to provide support to Buyer in all areas of the Women's Accessories buying department. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, positive individual with strong self-motivation, communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong work ethic and passion for product.

What you'll be doing :

• Support the Junior Buyer across the full product lifecycle for Womenswear Bags and Small Goods.
• Manage critical paths, sample management, and supplier communication to ensure key dates and deliverables are met.
• Be the point of contact for day-to-day queries across your product area.
• Take ownership of the Small Goods category — driving efficiency, product knowledge, and development opportunities.
• Participate in range building and trade analysis, identifying opportunities to drive category growth.
• Management of department systems.
• Daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse to maintain sales performance and delivery procedures.
• Administration of order management.
• Work closely with the DC, Supplier and Accounts team on all queries.
• Sample management including for web shoots & press days.
• Work with allocation and planning department.
• Managing fit sessions.
• Detailed management of department critical path.
• Preparation for Monday trade meetings.
• Providing inspirations packs regularly for the department and wider business.

What you'll need :

• Experienced in a BAA or Senior BAA role.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office : Word / Excel / Outlook.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident, managing multiple priorities in a busy, fast-paced buying office.
• Commercially aware with an eye for product and detail.
• Ready to take ownership and develop your area.

The Perks

Work-life balance :

• Flexible start and finish times
• Bring your dog to work

Wellbeing :

• Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships
• Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discount :

• Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands!

Community :

• One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

Travel :

• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan

Continued Development :

• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.