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<div class="container-fluid iCIMSJobsTable"><div class="row"><div class="col-xs-12 title"><div id="iCIMSHeader" tabindex="-1"><h1 class="iCIMSHeader axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Urban Outfitters Senior Buying Admin Assistant</h1></div></div><div class="col-xs-6 header left"><span class="sr-only field-label">Location</span><span class=" axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">UK-London</span></div><div class="col-xs-6 header right"><span class="sr-only field-label">Job ID</span><span>2025-18510</span></div><div class="col-xs-12 additionalFields"><dl class="iCIMSJobHeaderGroup"><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Job Family</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Buying</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Employee Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Regular</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Position Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Full-Time</span></dd></div></dl></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">About Us</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">over 60</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> stores across Europe later, </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">we’ve</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">vintage</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">a nostalgia for the past</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">life</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">that's</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> truly authentic to them.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Progressive — we move with the mood</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: WordVisiCarriageReturnMSFontService, Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Creative — we champion limitless minds</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: WordVisiCarriageReturnMSFontService, Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: WordVisiCarriageReturnMSFontService, Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: WordVisiCarriageReturnMSFontService, Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sound like you, why not join us</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">?</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, CalibriEmbeddedFont, CalibriMSCustomFont, CalibriMSFontService, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">Role Summary</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">As a Senior BAA, you will support the daily operational functions across the Intimates, lounge and Swim Buying team. You will also learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both internal and external partners in the head office in both the US and the UK.</span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Be Doing</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><ul><li><strong>Order Support:</strong> Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, attributes and delivery timelines for all WINT classes.</li><li><strong>Sample Management:</strong> Organise, track and maintain all product samples; support Buying, Visual merchandising and Marketing pull-outs and sign off rails. Sends out packages where required and manages the sample library organisation. Collaborates with the Studio to ensure product is shot for our website and live on time.</li><li><strong>Critical Path Tracking:</strong> Monitor the critical path and ensure deadlines are met across product development, approvals and deliveries.</li><li><strong>Fit sessions:</strong> Join weekly fit sessions, communicate comments with suppliers and manage samples.</li><li><strong>Supplier Communication:</strong> Liaise with suppliers and vendors daily to ensure timely delivery, sample requests, and accurate product information.</li><li><strong>Competitor Research:</strong> Conduct regular competitor and market research to identify emerging trends and price positioning.</li><li><strong>Administrative Tasks:</strong> Provide general admin support to the buying team including meeting preparation, digital range packs and rail management.</li><li><strong>Sales Reporting:</strong> Assists with Monday trade meeting preparation and contribute insights into product performance and customer preferences.</li><li><strong>Range building:</strong> Once you have settled into the team, manage an area of product within the department alongside the Senior Buyer, Design and Planning team.</li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Need</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><ul><li>A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent</li><li>A love for fashion and be interested in the market at large</li><li>Ability to multitask in our fast-paced buying office</li><li>Flexible and open to change as we grow the business</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>A collaborative team player with a flexible attitude</li><li>A keen eye for detail and accuracy</li><li>Fluent use of Microsoft Office – in particular Outlook, Excel and Power Point</li><li>Strong commercial awareness</li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">The Perks</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;">Work-life balance:<br>-Flexible start and finish times</p><p style="margin: 0px;">-Bring your dog to work</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Wellbeing:<br>-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health</p><p style="margin: 0px;">-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships</p><p style="margin: 0px;">-Private Medical Insurance</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Employee Discount:<br>-Up to 40% off at <strong>all URBN Brands!</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Community:<br>-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Travel:<br>-Cycle to work scheme</p><p style="margin: 0px;">-Season ticket loan</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Continued Development:<br>-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development<span style="color: #ffffff;">1</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: #ecf0f1;">#LI-GC1 #UrbanEU</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">Equal Opportunity Statement</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="font-size:13px;font-family:verdana">URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. 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