Product Development Purchasing Administrator

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raise, manage and maintain all departmental POs to ensure accurate budget/spend reporting and timely vendor payments, while monitoring departmental budgets through spend reports and participation in weekly meetings.
• Sample and stock management through routine vendor follow up, creation and use of shared trackers, cross‑functional partnership, and organising, filing and archiving samples, swatches and raw materials.
• Partner with Showroom teams to provide accurate product details and information.
• Provide training for internal teams based internationally by leading meetings, creating guides and acting as the main point of contact for all queries.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors through clear, consistent communication, successful negotiation and effective problem‑solving strategies.
• Provide administrative support to the Product Development team, including support with ad hoc and seasonal activities.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong attention to detail with experience handling large volumes of data entry, ensuring complete accuracy and speed.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at pace with flexibility, initiative and a solution‑orientated approach.
• Strong organisational skills combined with good communication skills, able to clearly and concisely share information with the team. 
• Strong computer skills, including SAP, Excel and PLM.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT || PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTRAL || n/a ||