Buying Admin Assistant - Womenswear Strategic Partnerships

River Island is looking for a highly organised, proactive Buying Admin Assistant to support the Womenswear Strategic Partnerships Product team with the day-to-day running of the department. This role is suited to someone who enjoys administration, organisation and problem-solving, with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to support the wider team. The Buying Admin Assistant will play a key role in ensuring product information, orders and departmental processes are managed accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced office environment.,

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships Product team
• Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain accurate product information
• Maintain internal systems, trackers and departmental documents
• Coordinate samples and support product selection meetings
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and support smooth ways of working
• Support the wider team to ensure key deadlines are met

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good Excel skills
• Able to prioritise workload and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively in an office environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach
• Adaptable, reliable and eager to support the wider team
• Someone who enjoys administration and keeping things organised
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Experience within fashion or wholesale environments is a plus.
• Administration experience is a plus.

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!