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About the Role

TALA is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant (BAA) to join their product team. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple product categories, including Apparel and Non-Apparel. The BAA will report to the Junior Buyer and collaborate with various departments such as Design, Garment Technology, Merchandising, and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path and department documents, ensuring information is current and accessible.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure the range plan is accurate and updated on time.
• Raise SKUs and Purchase Orders, amending orders as needed.
• Track and administer supplier quotations and open cost sheets, maintaining pricing accuracy and escalating issues.
• Manage the sample order process, ensuring timely arrival for various projects.
• Maintain an organized sample inventory.
• Assist in fit sessions and provide administrative support.
• Conduct competitor analysis and review emerging trends.
• Manage the sample invoice process.
• Perform general team administration, including post and courier duties.
• Provide administrative support to the Buying Manager and Junior Buyer.
• Contribute ideas to cost negotiations based on an understanding of the costing process.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of the buying function and critical path processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Minimum 1-2 years of previous experience in a Buying role.

Experience Level

• 1-2 years

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Generous employee discount after probation period
• Nominated Friends & Family Discount
• Clothing allowance spending gift
• Class Pass or Gym Flex membership
• Health Shield
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Charity fundraising match of up to £1,000

About the Company

• TALA is an activewear brand focused on solving problems for people and the planet through functional, thoughtfully designed products.
• Collections prioritize premium fabrics, multi-way versatility, and flattering fits for maximum impact with minimal effort.
• Founded in 2019 by Grace Beverley, TALA is a proud female-led brand.
• The brand's mission is to make consciously made active and off-duty styles accessible and inclusive without sacrificing performance or fit.
• TALA has expanded its physical retail presence with stores in London.