Buying Assistant
Our Fashion teams are now looking for a detail-oriented and highly motivated Buying Assistant to join them on a fixed term or permanent basis here at Harrods. This role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for trends, a strong analytical mindset, and a desire to contribute to the success of a prestigious luxury retail business.
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Buying team, helping to drive commercial performance and enhance the customer experience. You will work across multiple channels, including in-store, online, and regional locations, assisting with product selection, trend analysis, order management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Other responsibilities will include:
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist with marketing submissions, including magazine and social media features.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain pricing accuracy and resolve invoice discrepancies.
About You
You will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for fashion, the luxury retail industry and someone who keeps a keen eye on emerging trends. You’ll also have strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless support for the Buying team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be engaging with both internal teams and external brand partners to drive commercial success.
You will also have:
- High attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SAP (preferred).
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Previous experience in a buying, merchandising, or administrative role within retail is a plus.
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, 22 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
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
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
Buying (Simon Longland)
Top Skills
What We Do
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods
Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.
Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.
Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story
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