Buying Assistant

Overview

Harrods will have upcoming opportunities to join as a Buying Assistant, supporting across various business areas, including Luxury Home and Seasonal. We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team.

This role is perfect for someone who is creative with a keen eye for trends, a strong analytical mindset, and a desire to contribute to the success of a prestigious luxury retail business. 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.

• 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.

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.

You will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for Buying, the luxury retail industry and someone who keeps a keen eye on emerging trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

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.

Time Type:
Permanent

Department:
Buying (Simon Longland)