Senior Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Company Description

We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

Job Description

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 relationships
• Work closely with Design and Merchandising teams to build ranges, analyse sales data and agree actions
• Present insights on trends and competitor activity to inform decisions
• Influence trading decisions and optimise sales performance
• Support Fashion with Integrity initiatives and ethical sourcing considerations
• Oversee training and development of Buying Assistants within the team
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies across everything you do

We 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

Qualifications

We'd love to meet someone who

• Has previous Fashion Buying experience as an Senior Assistant Buyer in a fast-paced, global Retailer or Brand
• Lives and breathes fashion and is passionate about the product
• Has a strong understanding of 20-something culture and the ASOS customer, and is able to spot the latest trends relevant for them
• Is super organised, able to use their initiative and to work in a high-pressured environment
• Has great attention to detail to ensure that all the important details such as selling price, shipment dates and product attributes are correct
• Has the ability to build strong relationships with other Retail teams and suppliers alike
• Effectively demonstrates the ASOS values - Authentic, Brave, Creative and Disciplined
• Is able to communicate and present clearly and effectively to all levels
• Has experience of using relevant trading systems and MS Office

Additional Information

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Private medical care scheme
• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role