Senior Buying Admin: Merchandising & Supplier Coordination

Urban Outfitters Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Pension

Private medical insurance

Birthday break

Career development

Volunteering time

Job summary

Urban Outfitters Europe is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support the Buying team in all departmental activities within a Greater London-based office. The role focuses on maintaining order, coordinating with stores, suppliers, the DC, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and seasonal sign-offs.

The ideal candidate will have strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying environment, with a passion for homeware trends.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Buyer and Established Buyer across all buying activities.
• Manage department systems and daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse.
• Administer order management and coordinate with DC, suppliers, Web and Studio teams.
• Prepare seasonal buyer presentations and sign-offs.
• Assist with sample management and intake planning with Allocation and Planning teams.
• Oversee own product area, fit sessions and critical path management.
• Prepare for Monday trade meetings and create inspiration packs and competitive shop data.
• Support cross-department communication and collaboration.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Buying office experience

Tools

Order management software

Department systems

Job description

Urban Outfitters Europe is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support the Buying team in all departmental activities within a Greater London-based office. The role focuses on maintaining order, coordinating with stores, suppliers, the DC, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and seasonal sign-offs.

The ideal candidate will have strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying environment, with a passion for homeware trends.