Assistant Buyer

Harrods; Knightsbridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods is seeking an Assistant Buyer for the Men's Contemporary Designer department on a 10-month fixed-term contract. You will support the Buyer with product selection, quantify orders, and maintain accurate product records across store, online, and airport channels.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent numeracy and Excel skills, and the ability to build relationships with concession partners and internal teams while coordinating launch activity and stock management in a

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, ideally within luxury retail.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to drive stock performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with product selection and quantify orders.
• Attend buying appointments and prepare materials for brand meetings.
• Analyse sales, negotiate re-orders, and manage in-season trading.
• Coordinate PR, social media, and editorial submissions for launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Commercial mindset

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to help shape the future of our Men's Contemporary Designer department across store, online, and airport channels. This position is a 10-month fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Buyer with product selection, quantifying orders, and maintaining accurate product records.
• Attending buying appointments and preparing materials for brand meetings across all channels.
• Managing in-season trading by analysing sales, negotiating re-orders, and driving stock performance.
• Building strong relationships with concession partners and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of brand strategies.
• Coordinating PR, social media, and editorial submissions to support product launches and retail events.

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 be a commercially minded and detail-oriented individual with a passion for menswear and a strong understanding of the luxury retail landscape. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are confident working with data, and enjoy building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Your proactive approach and organisational skills will ensure you stay ahead in a dynamic and evolving market.

You will also bring:

• Previous experience in a buying role, ideally within luxury retail.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

Additional Information

Time Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Department: Buying (Georgina Harnden)

As one of the world’s most prestigious brands, and a highly sought-after employer within luxury retail, we aim to provide a working environment in which we can exceed both our customers’ expectations and the expectations of each other. To maintain our high standards, we invest as heavily in our people as we do in our products and store. As well as offering an unforgettable experience for our customers, we offer an exciting, challenging and motivating environment for our employees. We demonstrate how we value our team through an extensive pay and benefits package, as well as through a number of programmes that reward and recognise employees for exceptional performance. Our employees can also accelerate their careers through opportunities to work with talented people, development training, and chances to raise their profile in the luxury retail sector.