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TALA

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, an understanding of buying functions, relationship-building ability, and 1-2 years of relevant buying experience.
  • You will manage documents, build supplier relationships, update range plans, raise purchase orders, track quotes, oversee samples, assist in fit sessions, and support the buying team with admin tasks.

Requirements

  • Strong organisational 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 other departments within TALA HQ
  • Previous experience within a Buying role (minimum 1-2 years)

Responsibilities

  • Management of the critical path and department documents, ensuring all information is up to date and readily accessible by other teams
  • Build excellent relationships with suppliers
  • Ensuring all information in the range plan is correct and updated on time
  • Raising SKU’s and Purchase orders, amending orders where required
  • Manage the tracking and administration of supplier quotations and open cost sheets, maintaining pricing accuracy and escalating delays or discrepancies to the Buying team where required
  • Manage the sample order process, ensuring all samples arrive on time for internal teams including shoots, influencer, and other key projects
  • Maintain an organised sample inventory by keeping all samples tidy, stored correctly, and prepared for meetings as needed
  • Assisting in fit sessions, providing administrative support
  • Conduct competitor analysis and review emerging trends
  • Managing sample invoice process
  • General team administration - post, courier and other ad hoc admin duties
  • Provide administrative support to the Buying Manager and Junior Buyer, in all areas of the buying department
  • Has an understanding of the costing process and has the confidence to contribute ideas around cost negotiations

FAQs

What is the role of a Buyers Admin Assistant at TALA?

The Buyers Admin Assistant (BAA) at TALA supports the product team by managing critical path and range plans, handling sample orders, and assisting in general buying responsibilities including administrative support for the Buying Manager and Junior Buyer.

What are the main tasks of the Buyers Admin Assistant?

The main tasks include managing critical path documentation, building relationships with suppliers, overseeing sample management, assisting in fit sessions, conducting competitor analysis, and providing administrative support within the buying department.

What are the qualifications required for the Buyers Admin Assistant position?

Candidates should have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, an understanding of the buying function and critical path processes, and at least 1-2 years of previous experience in a buying role.

What type of experience is preferred for this position?

A minimum of 1-2 years of previous experience within a buying role is preferred.

Are there opportunities for employee discounts?

Yes, TALA offers a very generous employee discount after the probation period.

What benefits does TALA offer to its employees?

Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a clothing allowance, Class Pass or Gym Flex membership, Health Shield, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and charity fundraising match of up to £1,000.

Will I be involved in fit sessions as a Buyers Admin Assistant?

Yes, part of the responsibilities includes assisting in fit sessions and providing administrative support during these sessions.

Are there opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, working as a BAA at TALA provides exposure to multiple product categories and collaboration with various departments, offering opportunities for professional growth.

How does TALA prioritize sustainability?

TALA is committed to creating responsibly made active and off-duty styles, focusing on functionality and thoughtful design while solving environmental issues and promoting inclusivity.

Where is TALA headquartered?

TALA is headquartered in London, where it has expanded to include physical retail locations.

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TALA

Unleashing the economic power of the global majority.

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Tala is the first financial platform for the Global Majority. Our leading money app bridges digital and cash ecosystems to deliver instant access to credit, payments, savings, and transfer services to millions of customers on three continents. Powered by advanced technology and human creativity, Tala is reinventing financial infrastructure to solve what legacy institutions can’t or won’t, in order to unlock global economic progress.