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Talent Acquisition Partner
Buying Manager - Skincare, Haircare & Brand Discovery
- Full Time
- Knightsbridge
- Buying and Merchandising
- Permanent
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Our Beauty team are now looking for a Buying Manager to join our prestigious Buying team here at Harrods, specialising in Skincare, Haircare & Brand Discovery.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for shaping the future of our beauty offering by sourcing innovative brands, driving commercial success, and curating an exceptional customer experience across all sales channels, including in-store, online, and Hbeauty.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Brand & Product Selection – Sourcing and onboarding exciting new brands, ensuring our portfolio remains innovative and exclusive.
- Commercial Performance – Driving sales, profitability, and brand investment through strategic planning and negotiation.
- Financial & Business Planning – Working closely with stakeholders to set budgets, analyse sales trends, and maximise margin.
- Brand Relations – Developing strong partnerships with brands to ensure Harrods remains at the forefront of the beauty industry.
- Marketing & Promotions – Collaborating with Marketing, PR, and Insights teams to create impactful campaigns.
- Leadership & Development – Inspiring, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of Buyers.
About You
You will be a dynamic and experienced Buying Manager with a strong background in luxury, multi-brand retail—preferably within the beauty industry. You’ll also have a proven track record in buying, a sharp commercial mindset, and the strategic vision to drive innovation and profitability.
You will also have:
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- A keen eye for trends and a passion for brand discovery.
- Leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a team.
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.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
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We believe in the value of coming together to connect, collaborate and learn, while also appreciating the benefits of focused work from home. Most hybrid roles involve being on-site at least three days a week, depending on business needs.
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