Buying Assistant

Location:

South Croydon (CR2) – Surrey, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

28000.00 – 30000.00

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Job ID:

133118729

Company:

Harris Lord Recruitment

Posted On:

24 June 2026

Buying Administration Assistant South Croydon £28,000 – £30,000 + Benefits

A fantastic opportunity for a graduate or entry-level candidate looking to build a career in buying, product development and analysis within a growing fashion accessories business.

Working closely with the senior leadership, you’ll gain hands-on experience across product development, critical path management, supplier coordination, product administration and reporting, supporting products from initial concept through to launch.

What You’ll Be Doing
Maintaining product information, SKU codes and product databases Supporting the development of seasonal product ranges Tracking samples, approvals and key critical path deadlines Creating and updating purchase orders and supplier records Preparing costing information and supporting pricing activities Producing Excel reports, sales analysis and product performance data Supporting retailer product setup and launch administration Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects stay on track Providing general administrative support across the Buying and Product teams
What We’re Looking For
Degree educated (Business, Fashion, Economics, Mathematics or similar) Strong Excel and numerical skills and experience with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Excellent attention to detail and organisation Strong communication skills Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Shopify, buying, merchandising, product development or retail environments would be advantageous but isn’t essential as long as you have a passion and interest in Fashion.

What You’ll Gain

This role offers exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in:
Buying Product Development Merchandising Supplier Management Commercial Operations
You’ll work closely with experienced leaders, develop valuable industry knowledge and have genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career within buying and product development, we’d love to hear from you.

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