Buying Assistant - Women's Designer Collections

We are recruiting for a Buying Assistant to join our Womenswear Designer Collections team on a Fixed-Term Contract until September 2026.

About the Role 

The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide comprehensive support to the Buying team. The Buying Assistant will work closely with the Assistant Buyer and Buyer of the category to drive commercial performance and enhance the customer experience. The Buying Assistant will help to ensure the smooth running of the Buying Office, across all channels (Store, Online & Regional Sites), and both operational models (Own Buy and Concession).

Key responsibilities: 

• Assist in creating seasonal Look Books, showcasing key trends and product selections.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform buying decisions.
• Support the Buyer and Assistant Buyer in selecting and quantifying product orders.
• Preparing agendas for Buying Appointments and Trips.
• Work closely with the Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Online Trading teams to ensure seamless product launches and displays.
• Manage order confirmations, vendor data, and purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide weekly trade reports and sell-through analysis to assess brand and product performance.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as ‘Hybrid’. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About You

You will have a strong understanding of the luxury industry and a genuine passion for all things designer. You stay ahead of key trends, brands, and launches within the category, combining this knowledge with a deep understanding of our customer profile to make impactful suggestions that drive trade. You can work at pace, bring forward new brand ideas and solutions, and deliver a high-class service to our brand partners.

You should have prior knowledge of the buying cycle or hold a relevant buying qualification. In addition, you are an excellent relationship builder with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You take a solution-focused approach, pay great attention to detail, and demonstrate expert numeracy and analytical skills.

You will also possess:

• High attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Effective prioritisation skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP (preferred).

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. 

Uniquely You 

Whilst 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 can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

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.

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