Fashion Buying Assistant: Start Your Career in Retail

ASOS.com Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buying team in product development and sourcing. This entry-level role offers the chance to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment, handling samples and data while ensuring timely product delivery. Candidates should be organized and adaptable, eager to learn and grow in the fashion retail sector. The position requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow within a fashion retail environment.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical path and supplier communications.
• Track high volume of samples through various stages.
• Accurately raise purchase orders and manage product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, Production, and Marketing.
• Deliver administrative support to keep reports updated.
• Conduct competitor activity analysis and present ideas.
• Attend training for personal development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buying team in product development and sourcing. This entry-level role offers the chance to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment, handling samples and data while ensuring timely product delivery. Candidates should be organized and adaptable, eager to learn and grow in the fashion retail sector. The position requires strong communication skills, teamwork, and championing diversity and inclusion initiatives.