Buying Admin Assistant

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients' brands globally.

We're powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it's this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We're always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you're ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

**About the Division**

Lookfantastic is Europe's No1 Online Destination for Premium Beauty. Our mission is to empower people globally to look and feel fantastic every day. To enable us to do this we have offices across the UK, Europe, America and Australia filled with passionate beauty fanatics who are committed to delivering rapid growth in this exciting industry. We work with over 800 of the world's greatest beauty brands such as MAC, Kerastase, GHD, Tom Ford and YSL to bring our customers the widest offering of beauty products from around the globe. Passion, innovation and commitment are key characteristics in this ever expanding team as we strive to become the Worlds No1 Online.

**About the Role**

We are seeking for a dedicated buying assistant to join our close-knit buying team. Reporting to Beauty Buyer, the buying assistant is primarily responsible for providing administration support to the buying team in the full lifecycle of Buying. You will build on your experience and enjoy being an integral part of this close-knit team, fun work culture, and varied responsibilities.

**Key responsibilities will include**
- Provide full administrative support to Buyers
- To proficiently assist with reporting, including analysing data, compiling reports, creating top visuals weekly
- Effectively manage and maintain the critical path of product, ensuring all products are set-up correctly in the company systems, e.g. SKU Costing, creation and maintenance
- Liaison with brands/suppliers for any information required for product set up and information/support required for monthly campaigns
- Keep a close eye on market trends locally & globally as well as activity from retail competitors and report this information back to the buying & wider team
- Assist with the preparation of range reviews, seasonal reviews and marketing packs under the direction of the Buyer
- Assist and attend with Buyers in Seasonal Campaigns
- Daily management of pricing
- including amends/pricing changes required in line with marketing campaigns & submission and of forms to Finance Team
- Communication with internal teams & stakeholders to ensure key trading initiatives are reflected accurately on our platforms
- Integrate all support functions in the delivery of performance targets for the designated product area by ensuring timely communication with relevant stakeholders
- Management and maintenance of all samples and Sample Room
- Other reasonable duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated prior experience as Buying Assistant an advantage.
- Sound ability in Excel and the ability pick up new systems with ease
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Experience meeting targets and working to tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated and experience in managing own workload and priorities
- Resilient and adaptable to a fast-paced and dynamic environment with ever-changing priorities
- Professional with a sense of fun and vibrancy

**What's on offer**
- Fun, friendly team environment
- Open door policy where your ideas matter
- Generous employee discounts across our brands
- Flexible work arrangements
- Modern office facilities
- Paid birthday off
- and lots more...