Buyer

We are recruiting for a Buyer to lead our Baby and Nursery Furniture Team, on a Fixed Term Contract. 

This role will support the Head of in delivering their strategic vision to commercially drive the business across all channels (store, online, airports and international ventures) as well as both operational models (own bought and concession).

About us

You will be part of our Childrenswear Team. Already one of our most renowned departments, Buying is evolving as part of our major business-wide transformation. We keep Harrods at the forefront of luxury retail by identifying brands that match consumer tastes and supporting our journey to become the world’s leading luxury retail emporium. 

Our team believe that collaboration with other divisions is key to reaching our goals, by building effective relationships with all brands, head office contacts, store management team, travel retail and online relationship partners

About the role 

Proactively managing brand development and product selection for the Baby and Nursery Furniture category – you will lead your team in bringing the strategy to life. 

Covering not only baby clothing but furniture pieces including cots, prams and changing tables, as well as a small selection of wallpaper & décor. This category is heavily own bought with a small amount of concession brands. For the most part, the department runs as a continuity business. As the Buyer, you will focus on driving the core range: forecasting stock, maintaining stock levels and driving ASV through visual merchandising moments and pop up events. 

This fixed term contract role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a niche area of our business with a unique operating model. The role also offers opportunity to travel, including buying appointments, trade fairs and vendor meetings. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who has proven category experience within Baby and Nursery Furniture category, be it within a multiband store or standalone brand. 

You will be an inspiring leader, able to bring your people on the journey whilst identifying key opportunities to drive the business forward. The ideal candidate will also:

• Develop and maintain strong cross-channel brand relationships 
• Manage the end-to-end contract negotiation, on-boarding and renewal process with all concession brands for both store and online 
• Negotiate terms with brands including trading terms, online terms, RTVs, marketing spend, delivery, exclusivity, etc
• Work closely with different Marketing partners across the business to ensure all relevant information relating to brands and products is communicated to customers
• Work closely with Merchandising to plan sales, stocks, margins and space densities for the department

Our promise to you

Nothing is impossible where our customers are concerned. We pride ourselves on thinking of imaginative, new ways to delight them. This passion to always push for more is what sets you apart, too. You’ll help us find new ways to keep improving.

As well as strong long-term career potential and development support, you can look forward to a Harrods’ discount of 33%, 25 days’ annual leave, and your birthday off. You’ll also benefit from a season ticket loan and one day a year for charitable activity.

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.

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