ASOS.com

Senior Buyer - Topshop

Posted: 3 days ago

Job Description

Company DescriptionWe'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 DescriptionThe Role:As a Senior Buyer on Topshop and Topman, you’ll lead the development and delivery of a global product offer that embodies the iconic British fashion brand.Whether it’s tailoring, denim, casualwear or outerwear, you’ll work closely with Design, Merchandising, Marketing and Garment Tech to build ranges that excite, inspire and trade successfully across online, stores and wholesale.This is an opportunity to shape a global product offer while collaborating across multiple functions, giving you the breadth and insight to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.The Details Develop and deliver a cohesive, commercial range that reflects Topshop/Topman’s brand strategyShape product direction in partnership with Design, aligning creative vision with divisional goals and customer insightDrive department KPIs, delivering margin and profit through strategic planning, responsive trading, and smart decision-makingUse trend and sales data to anticipate customer needs, identify growth opportunities, and inform future buysTrade in-season with agility, spotting gaps, managing risk, and potentialising high-impact opportunities across channelsBalance range architecture across options, ALB strategy and global requirements, with the flexibility to pivot in-seasonChampion Fashion with Integrity, embedding sustainability and ethical sourcing into product decisions and supplier partnershipsCollaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Sourcing and Garment Tech to ensure cohesive execution, consistent brand messaging, and supply base optimisationStay close to global trends and competitor activity, using insights to evolve strategy, product mix and promotional opportunitiesWe 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. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.QualificationsAbout You You’re a creative and commercially minded Buyer with proven experience in a fast-paced, global retail environment. You bring energy, vision and a deep understanding of the customer to every decision.As a leader, you’ll inspire and grow a high-performing team, providing clear direction, coaching and feedback, and fostering a culture that’s inclusive, collaborative and driven by bold ideas. You’ll champion development, celebrate success, and empower your team to think big and deliver with impact.You’ll also be able to demonstrate:Strong commercial and analytical skills, using data to drive decisions and unlock opportunitiesA clear vision for product strategy, with deep knowledge of planning, KPIs and tradingConfidence managing OTB and making trade-offs to drive profitable growthStrong presentation and influencing skills, engaging stakeholders with clarity and impactExcellent relationship-building skills across internal teams and suppliersStrong systems skills, including relevant trading platforms and ExcelAdditional InformationBeneFITS’Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)Employee sample sales25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special momentDiscretionary bonus schemePrivate medical care schemeFlexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefitsOpportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your roleWhy take our word for it? Search #InsideASOS on our socials to see what life at ASOS is like.

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