Senior Buying Admin Pro | Flexible Hours & Perks

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Bring your dog to work

Employee wellbeing program

On-site gym and wellness room

40% discount at URBN Brands

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. in London is seeking a Senior BAA to support daily operations across the Intimates, Lounge and Swim Buying teams.

You will build cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners in the head office in both the US and the UK. You will manage orders, samples, critical paths and supplier communications, contribute to competitor and market research, and assist with trade meetings.

Qualifications

• A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent.
• Love for fashion and interest in the market at large.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office.
• Flexible and open to change as we grow the business.
• Strong communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with a flexible attitude.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Order Support: Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring pricing, quantities, attributes and delivery timelines.
• Sample Management: Organise, track and maintain all product samples; support Buying, Visual merchandising and Marketing pull-outs and sign off rails.
• Critical Path Tracking: Monitor the critical path and ensure deadlines are met across product development, approvals and deliveries.
• Fit Sessions: Join weekly fit sessions, communicate comments with suppliers and manage samples.
• Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers and vendors daily to ensure timely delivery, sample requests, and accurate product information.
• Competitor Research: Conduct regular competitor and market research to identify emerging trends and price positioning.
• Administrative Tasks: Provide general admin support to the buying team including meeting preparation, digital range packs and rail management.
• Sales Reporting: Assist with Monday trade meeting preparation and contribute insights into product performance and customer preferences.
• Range Building: Once you have settled into the team, manage an area of product within the department alongside the Senior Buyer, Design and Planning team.

Skills

Passion for fashion

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team player

Multitasking

Flexible/adaptable

Attention to detail

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Commercial awareness

Interest in fashion market

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. in London is seeking a Senior BAA to support daily operations across the Intimates, Lounge and Swim Buying teams.

You will build cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners in the head office in both the US and the UK. You will manage orders, samples, critical paths and supplier communications, contribute to competitor and market research, and assist with trade meetings.