Assistant Buyer

3 months ago

LONDON, United Kingdom ASOS Full time
Company Description

We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers 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 judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We're proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

The Assistant Buyer plays a key role within the Buying Team. The role of the Assistant Buyer is all about developing amazing product for ASOS and building fashion-forward, commercial ranges that deliver against sales and margin targets. You will be the pivotal member of the Buying team, working closely with your Buyer, as well as Design, Technical and Merchandising teams, Suppliers or Brands, to develop and buy a range that is loved by our fashion-forward 20-something customer.

The Buying team is instrumental in making ASOS the first for fashion and trends across womenswear and menswear. Within our Own Buy function, which includes ASOS Design, ASOS White and Collusion, our teams focus on developing and delivering a range that pushes the boundaries and meets the needs of our customer. The Buyers work closely with several business areas including Design, Merchandising, Marketing and Garment Technology, and have relationships with a wide supplier base ensuring that the product we deliver is the best it can be. The Branded buying teams are responsible for creating and sourcing the brand mix for their department, covering big commercial brands through to high-end designers and emerging brands to offer our customer the most exciting fashion trends and create a point of difference in the global market.

The Details

Supporting the Buyer in sourcing and developing products Overseeing the fitting and sealing of samples Helping to build a commercial and fashion-forward relevant range with constant newness that our 20-something customer will love Building excellent relationships with your suppliers - this is key especially when negotiating cost prices and delivery dates Working with your buyer to trade within the season to potentialise sales and profits - we work at a fast pace and are incredibly reactive Actively contributing to the department strategy, by identifying risks and opportunities for the department that are supported by data and presenting these to the Buyer & Merchandiser Influencing the department or brand, using company levers to optimise sales performance Working closely with Design and Merchandising teams to build the range, analyse sales data and agree actions. Leading the range build selection process, justifying decisions by referencing relevant trend and trade elements. Maintaining up to date knowledge of global competitors, considering pricing, product and current affairs in analysis of their product ranges and presenting findings to the team Presenting CUM BTA in the Buyer's absence, identifying clear trading actions relevant for the audience Managing the critical path, highlighting to the Buyer any risks of not meeting contracted dates Working with Sourcing and Technical teams on relevant sourcing, ethical, garment tech and fabric considerations and initiatives related to Fashion with Integrity Overseeing the training and development of Buyers Administrators within the team, role modelling the ASOS behaviours Qualifications

About You

Has previous Fashion Buying experience as an Assistant Buyer within Menswear 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) ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business) Employee sample sales Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment Discretionary bonus scheme Private medical care scheme Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits Why take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.

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