Assistant Buyer

Our Harrods Own Label team are now looking for a dynamic and meticulous Assistant Buyer to join their Home & Stationary division on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development of our Home & Stationary product range and help shape the departmental strategy. You will play a key role in assisting the Buyer through every stage of the buying cycle, ensuring Harrods Own Label offers a fresh and elevated product range.

Your responsibilities will include:

Range Plan Management

• Assist the Buyer with the critical path management from initial briefing through to the market.
• Propose new products and categories to keep the Own Label range fresh, innovative, and aligned with current trends.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends, providing insights to maximize sales and profitability.

New Product Launches

• Co-ordinate product commitments across buying divisions to ensure timely ordering.
• Collaborate with the Retail and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure smooth, on-time product launches.
• Support the planning and execution of range presentations to Directors and stakeholders.
• Work closely with satellite sites and e-commerce teams to ensure synchronized product launches across all platforms.

Reporting & Analysis

• Collate weekly sales figures and prepare trade meeting reports.
• Provide feedback on sales performance across satellite sites and Harrods.com.
• Produce regular reports highlighting product performance and identifying key trends.

Vendor & Quality Management

• Support in vendor communications and the product sealing process, ensuring quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Manage the critical path for new and seasonal product developments, maintaining a strong focus on quality.

Team Support

• Collaborate closely with the Buyer’s Assistant, offering guidance and support in administrative tasks.
• Play a role in developing the Buyer’s Assistant through systems training and knowledge-sharing.

About You

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ideally SAP. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams. You should have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in every task.

You will also:

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Be able to thrive in a fast paced, luxurious environment.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods