Assistant Buyer (Face + Body)

The role: As the Assistant Buyer on Face + Body you will play a critical role in managing the beauty brands at ASOS. You will support trading and managing the existing portfolio, regularly identifying and implementing opportunities to grow our business while also scoping out new partnerships to ensure the most relevant and balanced range for our consumer.

Team: The Face + Body team delivers a curated edit of the best global beauty brands for the trend‑led, fashion‑obsessed ASOS consumer. They work with market‑leading brands to grow partnerships through strong JBP’s, drive trade and mitigate risk, and maximise profitability. The team collaborates with Marketing, Digital Trade, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to support KPI delivery across Face + Body and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in curating the best edit of global beauty products for the ASOS consumer, building commercial and balanced ranges.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the beauty market and global competitors, considering pricing, product and macro trends that impact our consumer and their purchasing habits.
• Identify key trends and emerging brands to deliver relevant and timely newness.
• Build excellent relationships with brand partners, implementing robust JBP’s to deliver aligned KPI’s using various trading levers.
• Work closely with the Buyer and the Merchandising team to trade and deliver departmental KPI’s including Sales & Profit, analysing data and using reporting to drive decision‑making.
• Contribute to department strategy, identifying risks and opportunities, backing ideas with data and presenting recommendations to the Buyer and Merchandiser.
• Manage the critical path to ensure that relevant launch dates and key milestones are met.
• Collaborate with Marketing and AMG to elevate key trends and product moments, maximising visibility of Face + Body brands on ASOS.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across ASOS including Digital Trade, Supply Chain, Events and Operations to support day‑to‑day running of Face + Body.
• Collaborate with peer groups across Face + Body and the wider retail function to support broader activations and projects.
• Oversee and support training and development of the Buying Assistants across the team.
• Support our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Qualifications

We'd love to meet someone who:

• Has previous beauty buying experience at the Assistant Buyer level within a fast‑paced, global retailer.
• Lives and breathes fashion & beauty and is passionate about the product – specifically the beauty category.
• Has a strong understanding of 20‑something culture and the ASOS customer, and can spot the latest trends relevant for them.
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a high‑pressure environment.
• Has great attention to detail to ensure that all important details are captured and deadlines are met.
• Has the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively demonstrates ASOS values – Authentic, Brave, Creative and Disciplined.
• Can communicate and present clearly and effectively to all levels.
• Has experience of using relevant trading systems and MS Office.

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.