Buying Assistant

We are ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world. 

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you are free to be your true self without judgement and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions. 

But how are we showing up? We are proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed, and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list. 

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you. 

The Role 

Join ASOS as a Buying Assistant and kick start your career in fashion retail! This is the perfect entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in one of the most exciting areas of the business. You will play a key role in supporting the Buying team to ensure the right products are developed, sourced, and delivered to our customers. 

This role is hands on, admin heavy, and fast paced. You will work with large volumes of samples and data, learn multiple systems, and develop a sharp eye for detail. Every task you complete contributes to the bigger picture of shaping our product offering and driving ASOS’s success. You will need to be organised, adaptable, and ready to tackle changing priorities head on. 

The Details 

• Maintain the critical path and communicate with suppliers to ensure we meet each key date in the trading calendar and product runs on time 

• Manage and keep track of a high volume of samples through fit sessions, development, shoots, and sign off meetings 

• Accurately raise purchase orders in line with supplier/brand deadlines, and manage these throughout the product lifecycle to ensure the range plan is fully up to date 

• Work closely with Merchandising, Design, Production, Technical, Marketing, and your Brands/Suppliers daily 

• Deliver efficient administrative support to the team, ensuring that relevant reports and files are kept up to date at all times 

• Support your Buying team with product development that is customer focused and aligns with the wider business strategy, with relevant attention to commercialism, costing, and innovation 

• Conduct regular comp shops to understand competitor activity, identify opportunities for the department, and present back ideas to the team 

• Attend relevant systems and soft skills training to drive your development 

• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies as part of our culture 

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. 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. 

About You 

You are a collaborative team player with a genuine passion for fashion and a strong connection to the ASOS values: Authentic, Brave, Creative, Deliver, Customer-First. 

Essential 

• Is super organised, able to use their initiative and to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Lives and breathes fashion and is passionate about product 

• Has a strong understanding of 20 something culture and the ASOS customer, and is able to find the latest trends relevant to them 

• Has great attention to detail, to ensure all the important details such as selling price, shipment dates and product attributes are precise 

• Is able to build great professional relationships 

• Is confident using MS Office and learning new systems 

Desirable 

• Any previous admin experience or exposure to office-based tasks (through work, internships, or education) 

• Familiarity with order management, stock, or product systems 

• Analytical mindset and commercial awareness 

• Experience working with large volumes of data or samples 

If you are passionate about fashion, thrive on problem solving, and want to build a solid foundation for a career in buying, this is your chance to get stuck in and start your journey with ASOS. 

The Recruitment Process – What To Expect 

Stage 1: Apply Online 

Submit your application through our careers site. 

Stage 2: ASOS Values Situational Judgement Test (SJT) 

If your application is successful, you will receive an invite from our assessment partner Maki to complete the SJT. You will have 7 days to complete it, and it is designed to understand how you approach real life scenarios in line with our values. 

Stage 3: Video Interview 

If you pass the SJT, you will be invited to complete a short video interview on Maki. This is pre-recorded, so you can complete it at a time that works for you within 7 days. 

Stage 4: Assessment Day 

The final stage will be an in-person assessment at our Camden office, where you’ll get to meet the team and show us your skills. 

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