Overview
We're looking for a Buying Admin Assistant to join our wonderful Product team 🙌
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Department: Product
Location: Manchester
Responsibilities
* Weekly order chases for the team. Ensure all chases are followed up with conversations with suppliers over the phone to keep relationships strong.
* Work closely with the Assistant Buyer and advise if any issues arise from order chases, seeking further assistance from the AB.
* Work closely with Merchandising to hit newness options booked each week/month. Communicate sample receipts and approvals as needed.
* Manage all production samples, including collecting and managing post samples for the team.
* Fitting newness production samples on fit models daily, checking they are commercially acceptable on the body and that colours match orders; details are as requested.
* Answer supplier queries and direct them to the Buyer/AB as needed.
* Proactively build and maintain supplier relationships to secure favourable terms when needed.
* Respond to warehouse queries regarding stock and advise on appropriate actions (e.g., relabelling or stock discrepancies).
* Organise the sign‑off rail in order of buyers requirements.
* Raise PO’s with attention to detail regarding fabric compositions, spelling, and sell prices.
* Demonstrate a clear understanding of range plans and columns, familiarising over time with the different columns and cells.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Previous experience within a Buying Admin role is essential (placement year or internship experience will be considered).
* BA or equivalent qualification in a fashion related course, preferably Buying.
* Demonstrate an understanding of Adanola’s customer profile & product offering.
* Excellent administration skills, able to prioritise multiple deadlines and manage time efficiently.
* Confident relationship builder who demonstrates strong communication skills to maintain and develop stakeholder relations.
* Quick learner, highly organised, excellent attention to detail and excels in fast-paced environments.
* Positive can-do attitude, ability to work within a team but also independently, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities using problem solving skills and initiative.
* Proficient and confident user in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Why Adanola?
We're on a mission to becoming everybody's everyday uniform and we need great people with great attitudes to help work towards that. Adanola genuinely cares about the people we employ and as we grow will continue to always put People, Product and Profit, in that order. We're just getting started so you need to be ready to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in but in the most exciting and challenging way.
Benefits
* Business-wide bonus structure
* Private Medical Insurance
* Flexible workplace (3 days a week in our Manchester office)
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Day off on your Birthday
* 50% staff discount
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