Womenswear Buyer

b Overview /b p In this Senior Buyer role, you shape a cohesive, trend-led product range for ASOS’s womenswear and menswear, aligning with brand strategy and market insights. You work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Technical teams to drive sales and profit across global markets. You’ll identify gaps, optimize range performance, and lead cost-saving initiatives while nurturing supplier relationships. This position offers impact through shaping a dynamic brand experience for fashion-loving customers. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Competitive salary /li li pension /li li private medical care scheme /li li Performance related bonus /li li Flex benefits allowance /li li 25 days paid annual leave + birthday day off? (explicitly stated as 25 days + birthday) /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Develop a cohesive department range aligned to brand strategy and season plan /li li Collaborate with Design to set product direction and ensure brand/divisional alignment /li li Achieve department KPIs for margin and profit, flagging risks with Merchandising /li li Leverage sales/trend data to deliver commercially strong ranges for global markets /li li Identify gaps and opportunities to maximize performance while managing risk /li li Maintain knowledge of planning/trading documents to guide category analysis /li li Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve cost efficiency /li li Range building considering Options, ALB, and global requirements with in-season pivots /li li Build and leverage relationships with internal teams and external suppliers /li li Stay updated on global trends and competitor activity to inform strategy /li li Embed Brand purpose and Fashion with Integrity principles within the team /li li Explore sustainable materials where possible /li li Coordinate with Marketing on promotional opportunities and brand messaging /li li Set up trialling calendars and engage stakeholders for program frameworks /li li Collaborate with Sourcing to build a robust supply base and best-practice partnerships /li li Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and champion change /li li Lead and develop ABs and BAs with focus on talent growth /li li Provide direction and development to the team, with regular feedback /li li Motivate the team through recognition and feedback /li li Branded: develop brand portfolio and assess desirability by segment /li li Use global market insights to source contemporary, trend-led brand mix /li li Leverage social channels and street trends to drive newness /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Junior Buyer/Buyer experience in a fast-paced, global retailer /li li Ability to drive department success through creative and commercial thinking /li li Strong awareness of current trends and market conditions; competitor activity understanding /li li Advanced negotiation and influencing skills /li li Ability to gain buy-in from team and leadership for opportunities /li li Commercial mindset using data and insights to support business goals /li li In-depth knowledge of planning/trading documents with critical thinking to challenge figures /li li Experience using market insights for decision-making in a global context /li li Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship skills /li li Inclusive leadership style with clear direction and development for the team /li li Strong prioritisation and systems skills, including Trading systems and MS Office /li /ul ul li collaborative /li li commercial mindset /li li strong communication and influencing /li li MS Office /li li Trading systems /li li planning and trading documentation /li /ul