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Buying Admin Assistant

Listing ID: 1673549

Buying Admin Assistant

Type of Position: Temporary Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Fashion Personnel
Location: London, UK
Employment Length: 2-month FTC
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Start Date: ASAP
Salary / Wage: Competitive hourly rate
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about the world of retail and lifestyle products?

Fashion Personnel's client, a lifestyle brand known for its curated collections of fashion, homeware, and accessories, is looking for a proactive Buying Admin Assistant to join its Buying team at their London head office for two months.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting the buying process from concept to customer.  We champion quality, creativity, and conscious design, and we’re proud to be building a community of mindful consumers and makers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily administrative support to the Buying team
  • Raise and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up
  • Communicate with suppliers to manage sample deliveries, product details, and lead times
  • Update and maintain product information and imagery on internal systems
  • Assist with preparing reports, range plans, and trading summaries
  • Support in sample management for meetings, photoshoots, and PR requests
  • Liaise with internal departments, including Merchandising, Marketing, and E-commerce

About You:

  • Admin experience in a retail or buying environment (intern-level experience accepted)
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Confident using Excel and working with data (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables a bonus)
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude
  • Able to work independently and juggle multiple deadlines
  • Passionate about lifestyle, fashion, and consumer trends

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Hybrid working (2–3 days in our London office)
  • A supportive and creative team environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience with an established lifestyle brand

Application

Apply with a CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability and interest.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged!

We look forward to hearing from you!


Application Form

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I have a minimum of intern-level admin experience within a retail or buying environment. *

I'm confident using Excel and working with data. *

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