Buying Assistant- Fine Jewellery

3 weeks ago

Knightsbridge, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

We are recruiting for a Buying Assistant to join our Fine Jewellery team.

**About the Role**

The role of the Buying Assistant is to provide comprehensive support to the Buying team. The Buying Assistant will work closely with the Assistant Buyer and Buyer of the category to drive commercial performance and enhance the customer experience. The Buying Assistant will help to ensure the smooth running of the Buying Office, across all channels (Store, Online &Regional Sites), and both operational models (Own Buy and Concession).

As a Buying Assistant for Fine Jewellery, you will be involved in:

- Creating the department Look Book each season, highlighting the key season trends and featuring all the products bought for the season from each brand.
- Conducting competitor shops both in store and online to assess range, merchandise mix, price points and new labels.
- Providing support to Buyers and Assistant Buyers with selection and quantification of orders where required.
- Preparing agendas for Buying Appointments and Trips.
- Requesting order confirmations from brands, ensuring all information is checked and accurate, making/suggesting changes where relevant.
- Completing Magazine submissions and Social Media submissions monthly ensuring the best brands, products and trends are being featured.

**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 also possess:

- Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. SAP knowledge preferable
- Excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi-task.
- Effective prioritisation skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities.
- Proactive and solutions based thinker

**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.

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

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