Senior Assistant Buyer - TSTM

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

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Assistant Buyer for Topshop Topman. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with buyers and teams to create trendy product ranges, negotiate with suppliers, and oversee the development process. The ideal candidate has prior experience in fashion retail, solid communication skills, and a passion for fashion that resonates with the 20-something customer. This position offers a vibrant work environment and a chance to drive innovative style.

Benefits

Employee discount

25 days paid annual leave

Private medical care scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer in fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of 20-something culture and trendy items.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and developing products.
• Oversee fittings and sample approvals.
• Negotiate cost prices and delivery dates.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Company Description

TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are iconic British fashion brands with 60 years of heritage. Headquartered in London, the Brands have over 2 million customers across the globe through the ASOS platform and generate brand sales of c£200m. Our mission is to unlock the best of fashion for everyone, with creativity and innovation at our core.

Job Description

As an Senior Assistant Buyer for Topshop Topman, you'll play a key role in developing amazing product and building fashion-forward, commercial ranges that deliver against sales and margin targets. You'll work closely with your Buyer, Design, Technical and Merchandising teams, as well as suppliers and brands, to create ranges loved by our 20-something customer. This is a fast-paced, creative role where you'll influence trends, negotiate with suppliers, and help shape the Topshop Topman product offering.

The Details

You'll support the Buyer in sourcing and developing products, oversee fittings and sample approvals, and help create a fashion-forward range with constant newness. You'll also manage the critical path, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to department strategy by identifying risks and opportunities.

• Negotiate cost prices and delivery dates while maintaining excellent supplier relationships
• Work closely with Design and Merchandising teams to build ranges, analyse sales data and agree actions
• Present insights on trends and competitor activity to inform decisions
• Influence trading decisions and optimise sales performance
• Support Fashion with Integrity initiatives and ethical sourcing considerations
• Oversee training and development of Buying Assistants within the team
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies across everything you do

We 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.

Qualifications

About you

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer in fashion retail
• Has a strong understanding of 20-something culture and the TOPSHOP/TOPMAN customer, and is able to find the latest trends relevant to them
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams

You're passionate about fashion, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know what our 20-something customer loves. You're organised, collaborative, and ready to make an impact.

Additional Information

BeneFITS'

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Private medical care scheme
• Fixed Annual Payment in addition to your salary each year, it's just an extra thank you from us
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role.

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