Buying and Merch

Buying Admin Assistant

Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (CR3 0GG), just outside Croydon.

Hybrid working: 2 days at Head Office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours.

Our benefits are worth getting excited about… 50% staff discount, colleague social events and a paid day off for your birthday, to name a few!

We're looking for an organised, creative and commercially curious Buying Admin Assistant to help keep our product journey running smoothly.

This is a brilliant opportunity to build your career in buying with a bold, fast-moving retail brand. You’ll get close to product, customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams while developing your knowledge of the critical path, fit process and commercial performance.

The role

Reporting to the Assistant Buyer, you’ll support the smooth running of the department and help ensure products, samples and information move through the buying process accurately and on time.

• Maintain the critical path and ensure samples and components are delivered and approved on time.
• Support the order process and maintain accurate product and packaging information.
• Order and manage samples, including the sample library.
• Support fit sessions and coordinate sample and artwork sign-off with the Technical team.
• Build customer and brand knowledge through competitor research and trend resources.
• Use reports to build commercial awareness and contribute ideas.
• Prioritise workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Champion the Ann Summers values in everything you do.

What we’re looking for

• A genuine interest in developing a career within Buying.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and collaborative, with a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially curious, with an interest in sales, stock, margin and competitor activity.
• Confident using systems and reports, with an accurate approach to administration.
• An affinity with the Ann Summers brand and values.

At Ann Summers, we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity and equity in our everyday practices, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views.

What do we bring to the party?

Being part of the AS team offers some fab benefits. Not only is it a great business to be part of, but you will also enjoy:

• 29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an extra day for each year you’re with us, up to a set limit.
• Your birthday off, because it’s worth celebrating!
• Holiday purchase scheme for a little extra flexibility.
• Workplace pension.
• 50% staff discount and sample sales.
• Reward Gateway, packed with perks and savings.
• Regular social events and engagement initiatives.
• Access to THRIVE, our learning platform.
• Udemy Academy licence.
• Employee Support Programme via the Retail Trust.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Free onsite parking or a Season Ticket Loan.

A bit about Ann Summers

You might know us as the destination for must-have lingerie, or even innovators of market-leading toys, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that…

We’re a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE!

Our approach to AI in our recruitment process

Real people. Real connections. That’s how we hire. Tapping into the expertise of our Talent team and Hiring Managers to select, interview and hire exceptional talent.

During the application process we want to get to know you, your authentic self. We welcome the use of AI as a support tool for preparation, from sparking ideas to supporting your research, but the final content must be developed by YOU and be a true reflection of your own thoughts, experience and voice.

After all, you don’t want to match the crowd, you want to stand out!

Your candidate journey

All successful candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone chat to discuss the role and your experience. Should you be successful you will then be invited for an in-person interview.

We regret that due to high volumes, we are unable to acknowledge every application.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies. By responding to this advert, your details will be kept on record for a total of 12 months unless expressed otherwise.

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