Sourcing Assistant

The Sourcing Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Sourcing team by helping manage supplier relationships, tracking critical paths, and keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. The successful applicant will work closely with cross-functional teams to make sure the product lands on time, to the right quality and at the right cost. The Sourcing Assistant will work closely with internal teams, including Buying, Merchandising, Fabric Sourcing, Garment Tech and Sustainability, as well as external suppliers across key sourcing regions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kickstart a career in garment sourcing within a fast-paced, dynamic fashion business. What the Sourcing Assistant will be doing... Supplier Management:

• Support the onboarding of new suppliers and build strong, collaborative relationships across the supply base
• Track and review supplier performance, capabilities and capacity to support commercial and strategic decisions
Data & Reporting:n
• Maintain accurate supplier databases, trackers and scorecards
• Analyse sourcing, cost and merchandising data to support trading decisions and identify opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics teams to deliver shared objectives
• Partner with Ethical Trade and Sustainability teams to support compliance, responsible sourcing and improvement plans
Project & Administrative Support:
• Support sourcing projects and global initiatives across the season
• Assist with costings, sampling requests and ongoing supplier communication
• Prepare clear internal updates, summaries and presentations for key stakeholders
Operational Support:
• Attend supplier meetings, visits and trade shows as required
• Support the execution of sourcing strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
• We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. Thats why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. Its 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, PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx"
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• Experience working in a fast-moving retail or fashion environment and enjoy working at pace
• Highly organised, detail focused and confident working with data, trackers and spreadsheets
• A clear, confident communicator who builds positive relationships and collaborates with ease
• Comfortable working independently but love being part of a supportive, teamfirst culture
• Experience supporting projects, processes or teams and know how to see things through
• Genuinely curious about sourcing with an awareness of sustainability and human rights and want to be part of positive change
  
  We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
  
  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.