Buying Assistant

Harrods Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods is seeking a Buying Assistant in Knightsbridge to support the Ingredients category and aid the Buying team in driving commercial performance. The role involves collaboration with culinary teams, vendors and internal stakeholders to source ingredients and manage supplier data.

You will contribute to the smooth operation of the Buying Office, with a hybrid work model combining on-site presence and home-working as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Buying Cycle or with a relevant Buying qualification.
• Strong relationship-building with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solution-based approach, with great attention to detail and expert numeracy and analytical skills.
• Understanding of the Luxury industry and be able to keep up with trends, brands and launches within the Food category.
• Understanding of data analysis and reporting to support day-to-day operations and improve processes within the category.
• Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel; SAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent time-management, multitasking, prioritisation, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in sourcing and creation of ingredients for both models.
• Working with culinary teams, food halls and restaurants to meet ingredient requirements.
• Conducting research on culinary trends, raw material fluctuations and seasonal availability.
• Providing support to Buyers with data analysis and reporting to optimise commercials.
• Maintaining records of supplier details and pricing information.

Skills

Buying cycle knowledge

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Luxury market awareness

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

SAP knowledge

MS Word

Education

Buying qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

## Buying AssistantApply: Knightsbridge: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 15, 2026 (9 days left to apply): VAC- 56642Join our driven Food Buying team as a Buying Assistant, where you'll play a key role in supporting our Ingredients category and helping to shape an exceptional product offering at Harrods.**About the Role** The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide comprehensive support to the Ingredients Buying team by working closely with the Assistant Buyer and Buyer to drive commercial performance and enhance the customer experience.The Buying Assistant will help to ensure the smooth running of the Buying Office, across both operational models (Restaurants & Production Kitchens). You will also be: * Assisting in sourcing and creation of ingredients for both models.* Working closely with the culinary teams, food halls and restaurants to meet specific ingredient requirements.* Conducting research on culinary trends, raw material market fluctuations and seasonal availability.* Providing support to Buyers and Assistant Buyers with data analysis and reporting to optimise commercials.* Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to drive a fit-for-purpose supply chain.* Maintaining accurate records of ingredient information such as supplier details and pricing information. 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** We are looking for someone with prior knowledge of the Buying Cycle or with a relevant Buying qualification. In addition to this, you will be a great relationship builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have a solution-based approach, with great attention to detail and expert numeracy and analytical skills. You will have an understanding of the Luxury industry and be able to keep on top of key trends, brands and launches within the Food category. You will also have an understanding of data analysis and reporting to support the day-to-day operations and improve processes within the category. You will also have: * Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. SAP knowledge preferred.* Excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multitask.* Effective prioritisation skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.* Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities. **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 life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods. **Additional Information:****Time Type:**Permanent**Department:**Food Buying & Product Development (Jessica Aujla)