Buyers Admin Assistant

To step into the Buyers Admin Assistant role at Showpo, you need a strong organizational sense, a numerical mindset, and basic knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets. While specific fashion or buying experience isn't mandatory, having a passion for fashion and prior office experience will definitely give you an edge.

As a Buyers Admin Assistant at Showpo, you will support the Buying team by handling various administrative tasks including creating purchase orders, managing communication with suppliers, and assisting with product descriptions. Your efforts will contribute to ensuring a seamless buying process and maintaining the trendiness of our product line.

Applying for the Buyers Admin Assistant position at Showpo is simple! Just visit our careers page and submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your passion for fashion and organizational skills. Make sure to showcase your personality and why you feel you're a good fit for our team.

The work culture at Showpo is vibrant and supportive, emphasizing collaboration and personal growth. As a Buyers Admin Assistant, you'll be part of a team that believes in 'Think Big, Get S**t Done, and Have Fun', fostering a fun and high-growth environment while celebrating team wins and individual contributions.

Showpo offers a variety of benefits for the Buyers Admin Assistant role, including flexible working options, significant staff discounts across multiple brands, wellness programs, and team events. We believe in celebrating our team's achievements and providing opportunities for personal development.

At Showpo, we believe in fostering growth and development. As a Buyers Admin Assistant, you will have an individual growth plan developed with your manager, alongside opportunities for training and participation in our wellness and education programs designed to enhance your skills and career progress.

While prior experience in the buying field is advantageous, it's not strictly required for the Buyers Admin Assistant position at Showpo. What matters most is your organizational skills, willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for fashion in a dynamic workplace.

In answering this question, highlight specific instances where you've successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously in previous positions. Discuss your organizational strategies, tools you used, and how you maintained efficiency, particularly in high-pressure scenarios.

Start by explaining your approach to task prioritization based on deadlines, importance, and urgency. Provide examples of how you’ve handled priority shifts in previous roles and illustrate your flexibility and proactive communication with your team.

Share your passion for fashion and how Showpo’s values resonate with you. Mention specific aspects of the company's mission, culture, or products that excite you. This question allows you to connect your personal and professional aspirations with the role.

Discuss your familiarity with tools like Google Sheets, Excel, and any project management software. Explain how these tools help you stay organized and manage data effectively, particularly in relation to tracking purchase orders or coordinating with suppliers.

This question assesses your interpersonal skills. Provide examples of past experiences where you handled tough communication calmly and professionally. Emphasize the importance of clear, respectful dialogue and finding solutions cooperatively.

Think of a specific scenario where you demonstrated adaptability—perhaps a last-minute change in product ordering or marketing launches. Describe your response and how you managed the situation, showing your ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

To answer this, discuss your attention to detail and processes you employ to verify information accuracy—like checking against original sources or cross-referencing data in spreadsheets. Explain the importance of accuracy in product representation and how it impacts buying decisions.

Explain your methods for organization, whether it involves digital tools or physical filing systems. Mention how you categorize and store information for easy retrieval, demonstrating how these practices lead to efficiency and accuracy in your role.

Share your experience in collaborative projects, highlighting the importance of teamwork in achieving success. Give examples of how working together contributed to positive outcomes, particularly in relation to product launches or administrative tasks.

Reflect on your personal connection to fashion—how it inspires you, and how you stay updated with new trends. Explain how this passion translates into your work, driving you to put in extra effort in the buyers' role and to contribute positively to the team's success.