About this role
As an Senior Assistant Buyer for ASOS, you’ll play a key role in developing amazing product and building fashion-forward, commercial ranges that deliver against sales and margin targets. You’ll work closely with your Buyer, Design, Technical and Merchandising teams, as well as suppliers and brands, to create ranges loved by our 20-something customer. This is a fast-paced, creative role where you’ll influence trends, negotiate with suppliers, and help shape the Topshop Topman product offering.
The Details
You’ll support the Buyer in sourcing and developing products, oversee fittings and sample approvals, and help create a fashion-forward range with constant newness. You’ll also manage the critical path, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to department strategy by identifying risks and opportunities.
Negotiate cost prices and delivery dates while maintaining excellent supplier relationshipsWork closely with Design and Merchandising teams to build ranges, analyse sales data and agree actionsPresent insights on trends and competitor activity to inform decisionsInfluence trading decisions and optimise sales performanceSupport Fashion with Integrity initiatives and ethical sourcing considerationsOversee training and development of Buying Assistants within the teamChampion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies across everything you doWe believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office
We'd love to meet someone who
Has previous Fashion Buying experience as an Senior Assistant Buyer in a fast-paced, global Retailer or BrandLives and breathes fashion and is passionate about the productHas a strong understanding of 20-something culture and the ASOS customer, and is able to spot the latest trends relevant for themIs super organised, able to use their initiative and to work in a high-pressured environmentHas great attention to detail to ensure that all the important details such as selling price, shipment dates and product attributes are correctHas the ability to build strong relationships with other Retail teams and suppliers alikeEffectively demonstrates the ASOS values - Authentic, Brave, Creative and DisciplinedIs able to communicate and present clearly and effectively to all levelsHas experience of using relevant trading systems and MS Office BeneFITS’
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)Employee sample sales25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special momentPrivate medical care schemeFixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from usOpportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role