Buyer - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, the Making of Harry Potter (WBSTL)

Warner Bros. Discovery; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking a Buyer to develop products for the official Harry Potter store. Responsibilities include managing product development from concept to launch, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining supplier relationships. Ideal candidates should have strong negotiation skills, experience in buying, and a thorough knowledge of the Harry Potter franchise. The position is onsite, reflecting a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong existing Buyer experience with previous Assistant Buyer experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the Harry Potter Franchise.
• Strong ability to network and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop commercial products for global markets.
• Manage critical path from concept to shipping.
• Evaluate supply base and build relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Creative and logical approach

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

Do you love storytelling through products, and are looking for your chance to be part of something truly magical? We have an exciting opening on our Buying team as our new Buyer, where your new role will be all about developing and selecting products for the official Harry Potter store. You will be working collaboratively with Merchandising and Design to build a customer-focused, commercial, and innovative global product assortment that is best in class from concept to exit.

This role will be focusing on the Souvenirs, Stationery and Food Gifting category, a key area of growth and expansion for our team.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Identify and develop commercial products that are suitable for our relevant global markets.
• Ability to review customer preferences and forecast trends in line with our global territories.
• Manage the topline critical path from concept to shipping, ensuring planned launch dates are met and managing any risk.
• Present and manage ranges throughout the sign-off process to the senior leadership team.
• Trade your categories with your merchandiser to minimise any threats, proactively maximise opportunities, including promotional and exit plans.
• Evaluate supply base - building strong working relationships with suppliers and working with compliance to source and onboard new suppliers where necessary to build a supplier strategy plan.
• Manage & develop your Assistant Buyer or Buyers Assistant and support in managing their workload and development.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and teams across the business such as Merchandising, Design, Ecommerce, Retail, Marketing, Compliance and Consumer Products across our global markets.

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Strong existing Buyer experience with previous Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, including (but not limited to) Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A methodical, creative, numerical, and logical approach.
• Thorough knowledge of the Harry Potter Franchise and a clear understanding of our brand DNA.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to network and influence people.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.