Buying Admin Assistant

At Sweaty Betty, we’re more than just a global activewear and lifestyle brand for women. We’re also a community that believes fitness is a flip-the-switch trigger for becoming the woman you want to be. Leggings and sports bras won’t change the world on their own. But with a grab-my-hand, let’s-go-for-it-now spirit, the women who wear them can.

If you want to join us on the next chapter of our adventure, you’re in the right place. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Buyer Admin. Assistant

We are looking for someone who has a passion for athletic wear products and takes pride in ensuring that every product has a fit for purpose. You understand that attention to detail is paramount, and you will work closely with design team, buying with customer in mind to achieve design and fit intent. You will work daily with globally sourced factories.

Our Values:

WE REALLY CARE ∙ FIRST, BEST, BRAVEST ∙ OUR STRENGTH IS IN EACH OTHER ∙ STAND UP, SPEAK UP, SHOUT OUT.

What the Buying Admin Assistant will be doing:

• Range framework/Buying Direction – Ownership of setting up the seasonal line with PLM & BC in line with the range framework.
• Assortment Build (All Channels) Support with accurate system documentation of assortment builds and the curation of samples to support.
• Pricing Architecture – Carry out & document regular competitor analysis to demonstrate current marketing positioning.
• Sample Management end to end – Own physical sample management for the product team, including requesting samples, tracking arrival, and handing out to relevant teams as they arrive.
• Product Critical Path – Assist the buyer in maintaining and updating the critical path timelines, ensuring all key milestones are tracked and deadlines are met. Help organise and maintain all documentation related to the product development.
• Product Education - Prepare physical samples for product presentations.
• Fit – Support pulling reference samples for fit sessions.
• Supplier Relations - Maintain strong supplier relationships on areas of ownership through clear communication and partnership
• Market Place Range Presentations - Support in pulling relevant samples for market place presentations
• In season trading/Chase - Support in system set up & sampling
• Pricing Audits - Ownership of updating price points across all systems
• Sample invoicing (SRS, Press) - Provide specific sample ordering information to support with invoicing queries from invoice team on ad hoc basis
• Sourcing strategy - Awareness of changes in sourcing and impact to system updates & sampling
• Lab dip and strike off approval - Own the cataloguing and storage of physical lap dips & strike off's.
• Bulk colour and trim approval - Own the cataloguing and storage of physical bulk colour and trim cards.
• System management - Ensure accurate system maintenance (e.g. PLM, BC) with all required information for the buying team - icons, commodity codes, style guide etc
• Support the buying function with day to day needs
• Support & collaborate within the Product teams to ensure timely & successful seasonal launches
• Additional responsibilities deemed necessary by Sweaty Betty business needs.

What Sweaty Betty is looking for:

• At least 1 year's experience working at a minimum level of BAA
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good communication skills and an approachable and friendly manner
• Proactive and positive approach to problem-solving

Our DEI Commitment

We are working to create a culture and team that represents our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity, embody inclusion and create an equitable business. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary. We care about our people, our community and world.

We want to stand up for what we believe in and give our people a platform to use their voice. To actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development, and progression across the business. Being clear on the responsibilities we hold each other and to our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs and working harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.

Our DEI mission is "to embed diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of our business. To create a culture of belonging that empowers everyone to be their best authentic self. We commit to celebrating different perspectives and to continuously learning, developing and challenging ourselves and our partners."

We know we're on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren't up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn't be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our DEI committee & DEI Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say all, we mean it.