Job Description
Job DescriptionBuyers play a critical role at ASOS, working closely with Merchandising, Design and Technical teams to build a commercial and trend-led product range for the department that is loved by the ASOS 20-something customer. They are collaborative, organised, and strategic with their finger on the pulse of fashion - always looking to push the range for our global markets forward. In partnership with Merchandising, and with the support of relevant customer and market insights, Senior Buyers are responsible for the delivery of sales and profit targets through a cohesive product strategy. The Details Develop a cohesive range for the department, ensuring that product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps or duplication, and that the season is logically and commercially thought throughWorking with Design to shape the product direction for the department, ensuring that it is aligned to the brand and divisional strategyDelivering department KPIs to drive margin and profit, identifying and addressing any risks, in partnership with MerchandisingAnticipating the needs of the 20-something customer, using sales and trend data to deliver commercial product ranges that account for global factorsTrading effectively by identifying gaps in ranges and potentializing opportunities that will have the biggest impact on dept performance, whilst effectively managing riskMaintaining in-depth knowledge of planning and trading documents, using them to shape category analysis and evolution of the buyDriving cost saving initiatives or ideas to become more cost efficientEffectively range building, taking into account Options, ALB strategy and global requirements, with the flexibility to pivot in season to potentialize or de-riskWorking closely with Merchandising to build cohesive lessons learnt and ensuring buying is within OTB, influencing trend and performance Building and leveraging relationships with a network of appropriate internal teams and external suppliers Keeping up to date with global trends and competitor activity, reviewing product strategy considering competitor activity and initiativesMaintaining a clear understanding of brand purpose and Fashion with Integrity and ensuring these principles are fully embedded within the team. Looking for opportunities to use sustainable materials wherever possibleWorking closely with Marketing to identify promotional and marketing opportunities for brand and ensure clear and consistent brand messagingSetting up a trialling calendar, engaging with key stakeholders to build program frameworksWorking closely with Sourcing to develop a sound supply base, striving for consistent best practice partnerships and highlighting any pinch points or saturationActively contributing to cross-functional initiatives and projects, welcoming and championing change Leading and building a strong team of ABs and BAs, with a focus on growing future talentProviding clear direction and development to the team, identifying individual training needs and encouraging collaborative ways of working Motivating and engaging the team through recognition and regular feedback QualificationsAbout You Has significant experience operating as a Buyer within a fast-paced and rapidly changing global RetailerHas proven ability to drive the success of a department through creative and commercial thinking Has a creative eye with a strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and competitor activity Has highly developed negotiation and influencing skillsCan gain buy in from the team and management to potentialize opportunities Demonstrates a commercial mindset, using data and insights to leverage opportunities that successfully contribute to the department and wider Retail strategy Has in-depth knowledge of planning and trading documents, with the ability to challenge figures and plans, where necessaryUses relevant market insights to aid decision making and achieve the best outcome for the business Shows strong awareness of current trends, Retail market conditions and opportunities within a Global context, including global competitors’ product offer, pricing strategy and trading activity. Builds great relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliersDemonstrates an effective and inclusive leadership style, role modelling positive behaviours and providing the team with clear direction and development Has strong prioritisation and systems skills, including relevant Trading systems and MS Office Additional InformationBeneFITS’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.