Makeup Buyer (Fixed-Term) – Luxury Beauty Strategy & Negotiations

HARRODS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods is seeking a Buyer for the Makeup Department on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. You will own the brand and product strategy across beauty, manage end-to-end buying lifecycle, lead negotiations with brands and suppliers, and drive commercial performance while collaborating with internal teams on merchandising and events.

You will report to the Buying Manager and may work hybrid, with on-site requirements as needed to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience in luxury/ premium retail.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical thinker with Excel proficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of Beauty products aligned with demand and strategy.
• Build and manage relationships with brands and suppliers, including contracts.
• Drive trading performance by monitoring KPIs and adjusting strategies.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Luxury retail

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Harrods is seeking a Buyer for the Makeup Department on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. You will own the brand and product strategy across beauty, manage end-to-end buying lifecycle, lead negotiations with brands and suppliers, and drive commercial performance while collaborating with internal teams on merchandising and events.

You will report to the Buying Manager and may work hybrid, with on-site requirements as needed to support business needs.