Senior Assistant Buyer: Trend-Driving Fashion Sourcing

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British fashion retailer seeks a Senior Assistant Buyer for Topshop Topman in Greater London. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing product ranges and will engage with multiple teams to enhance product offerings. Responsibilities include sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing trends, and fostering supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should possess fashion retail experience, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of the 20-something customer demographic. The role offers attractive benefits including employee discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days paid annual leave

Private medical care scheme

Fixed Annual Payment

Personalized learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer in fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of 20-something culture and TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in sourcing and developing products.
• Manage critical path and supplier relationships.
• Present insights on trends and competitor activity.
• Influence trading decisions and optimize sales performance.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trend analysis

Job description

A leading British fashion retailer seeks a Senior Assistant Buyer for Topshop Topman in Greater London. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing product ranges and will engage with multiple teams to enhance product offerings. Responsibilities include sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing trends, and fostering supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should possess fashion retail experience, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of the 20-something customer demographic. The role offers attractive benefits including employee discounts and training opportunities.