Buyer's Admin Assistant

5 months ago

Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

We are recruiting for a Buyer’s Assistant to join our Harrods Own Label Team, looking after our Apparel and Dual Branding offering.

**About the Role**

As a Buyer’s Assistant for Harrods Own Label, you will assist in the development of the product proposition to ensure the department strategy is achieved as well as providing vital administrative support to the Buyer and Assistant Buyer. You will be in charge of running weekly sales reports each Monday, distributing these accordingly - producing visuals of Best Sellers for Trade Meetings.

You will take ownership of article creation and maintenance, ensuring articles are set up correctly for all orders. You will work closely with the Merchandising Team to ensure new vendors are set up on SAP accurately and in a timely manner. One of your main duties will be managing the Critical Path for the Homeware category: Maintaining an accurate delivery schedule from concept to delivery; ensuring merchandise is delivered on time by chasing samples and deliveries & liaising with Suppliers. Keep the shopfloor up to date on deliveries & new launches.

Your duties will also include:

- Assist the Buyer and Designer with the product development process. Full understanding of the end to end process and management of design spec folder and approvals.
- Taking full ownership of sample management, receiving and sending parcels, labelling samples. Creating image libraries. Thorough checking of information to eliminate inaccuracies. Distribution of completed product catalogues to necessary parties.
- Act as link between buying office and shop floor through regular floor walks. Ensure excellent relations with business managers, retail managers and brand specialists encouraging regular product feedback and updates on best / worst sellers in the room as a whole.
- Liaising with Quality Assurance Manager to ensure all new deliveries are quality controlled as soon as they arrive into the business. Ensure any issues are communicated to Buyer and necessary action taken.
- Maintaining regular contact with Visual Merchandising. Provide relevant information to VM for specific promotional activity. Constant monitoring of how products are presented, taking action where necessary. Regularly update Buyer on progress, key issues and changes to work priorities. Identify and review workload priorities regularly with Buyer.
- Ensuring the office is organised; introduce filing systems / order stationary etc and that it is always clear, tidy and presentable for external meetings.

**About You**

We are looking for someone who has excellent administration and time management skills: through your work experience or education, you will be used to working at pace and delivering to key deadlines. You will be passionate about the Homeware category and have a solid understanding of luxury or luxury bridge brands with an Own Label product range.

Whether you hold a Buying or Merchandising qualification, have prior Buying experience or have transferable skills with a desire to build a career in Buying - you will be a great relationship builder, with a “can do” attitude and be able to demonstrate a premium taste level.

You will also have:

- Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. SAP knowledge preferable.
- Effective prioritisation skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities.
- Proactive and solutions based thinking.
- Experience with managing internal and external stakeholders.

**About Us**

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination 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.

**Uniquely You**

While 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 do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

  • Merchandise Admin Assistant

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Full time

    Merchandise Admin Assistant We are recruiting for a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join the team here at Harrods. As a Merchandise Admin Assistant, you will work cross functionally with our Buying and Retail teams, as well as other key stakeholders across Harrods. This is the perfect opportunity for a someone who has an eye for numbers and an analytical...

  • Buyer's Assistant

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for a Buyer’s Assistant to join our Harrods Own Label Team, looking after our Homeware offering. **About the Role** As a Buyer’s Assistant for Harrods Own Label, you will assist in the development of the product proposition to ensure the department strategy is achieved as well as providing vital administrative support to the Buyer and...

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team covering our Home and Stationary category here at Harrods. This role supports the Buyer in all aspects of the buying cycle, across all channels (store, online & airports) and both operational models (own buy & concession). **About the Role** As Assistant Buyer one of your top responsibilities...

  • Merchandise Admin Assistant

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Full time

    Merchandise Admin Assistant - Tech & Toys We are recruiting for a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join the Tech and Toys team here at Harrods. As a Merchandise Admin Assistant, you will work cross functionally with our Buying and Retail teams, as well as other key stakeholders across Harrods. This is the perfect opportunity for a someone who has an eye for...

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our Harrods Own Label team in the Apparel division as an experienced Assistant Buyer. **About the Role** As our Assistant Buyer, you’ll be responsible for the critical path management for our Own Label Apparel range. You will also be planning and selecting product according to customer demand, trends, budget,...

  • Assistant Merchandiser

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Full time

    Assistant Merchandiser We are recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Homewares team. About the Role As the Assistant Merchandiser for Homewares, you will assist the Merchandiser with effectively planning and trading across the division. You will be responsible for initiating and proposing actions through analysis of brand, category or...

  • Technical Admin Assistant

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for a Technical Admin Assistant to join our Harrods Own Label Team. **About the Role** As a Technical Admin Assistant, you will support the Technical team with day-to-day admin duties, operations and the continuous improvement of product quality and safety. You will work in a team of Product Technologist across our Own Label categories,...

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    Our Own Label team are now looking for an experienced Assistant Buyer to join us here at Harrods. As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join the Harrods Team. Whether you’re a recent school, college or university leaver, or you’re looking to restart your career in an exciting new field, at...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    SEN Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2 | October '24 - July '25 Location: White City, Hammersmith Full Time - 5 Days/Week - Salary based on experience Are you looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant position in West London? Do you have previous experience working with children? If yes, we would love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting on...

  • Buyer - Toys and Seasonal

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for a Buyer to lead our toys and seasonal team. You will take ownership of the range plan and the open to buy budget to develop and build a comprehensive product range for Harrods Own label that achieves the business’ brand ambition and strategic direction. **About the Role** As Buyer for toys and seasonal, you will proactively manage...

  • Technical Admin Assistant

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    Our Food Safety & Technical team support our growing array of restaurants and our magnificent Food Halls in our continued ambition to be one of the world’s leading food destinations. We’re looking for a Technical Admin Assistant to support this fun, dynamic and talented team. As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an...

  • Buyer - Accessories (Own Label)

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for a Buyer to lead our accessories team. You will take ownership of the range plan and OTB to develop and build a comprehensive product range for Harrods Own label that achieves the business’ brand ambition and strategic direction. **About the Role** As Buyer for accessories, you will proactively manage the strategy, development and...

  • Assistant Merchandiser

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team here at Harrods on an 18-month fixed term contract. **About the Role** As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will support the Merchandiser with effectively planning and trading across the division. You will be responsible for initiating and proposing actions through analysis of...

  • Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Hammersmith Broadway, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Explore an Exciting Teaching Assistant Opportunity 🌟 For dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants seeking to make a meaningful impact in Hammersmith, an excellent opportunity awaits at this school. 🏫 About the Role: In the role of Teaching Assistant, one will provide essential support to the students. The role is situated in West...

  • Product Design Admin Assistant

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for a Design Admin Assistant to join our Harrods Own Label Team. This role supports the innovative Design work across our Own Label Product range, which is sold in our iconic Knightsbridge store, as well as Online, in Airports and relevant H Beauty sites. **About the Role** As a Design Admin Assistant, you will support the Design team...

  • Qualified childcare level 2 and level 3 around Hammersmith

    1 month ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Join Our Caring Team as a Qualified Childcare Assistant around Hammersmith! Are you a compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children's growth and development? Our nurseries around Hammersmith our looking for qualified Childcare Assistants to join our dedicated team. What We Offer: * Supportive work environment * Opportunities for...

  • Teaching Assistant- ASC SEN SEMH

    3 weeks ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN Primary Teaching Assistant - 1 to 1 West London Do you have experience working with students who have Autism or Behavioural difficulties? Do you have experience working in PRU's, special schools or alternative provisions? A friendly and inclusive school in Hammersmith, West London is looking for a graduate teaching...

  • Assistant Designer

    5 months ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom Harrods Careers Full time

    We are recruiting for an Assistant Designer to join our Own Label team here at Harrods. This is a brand new role in our structure, supporting in the design and development of Harrods Own Label product across all categories reporting into the Print & Product Designer. **About the Role** This role assists with all aspects of the creative design process;...

  • Health Care Assistant

    1 month ago

    Hammersmith Broadway, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Health Care Assistant Reeson Education are currently searching for Health Care Assistant staff to work within SEN Schools across London. Health Care Assistant Benefits Stable, Secure and Valued Work Ofsted Rated Good to Outstanding Schools £80- £95 per day Temp to Perm Scheme Full Time Fantastic Facilities Continual Professional Development...

  • Primary School Classroom Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Hammersmith, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Primary School Classroom Assistant – Hammersmith – ASAP Start – £85-£100 per day (Salary Dependent on Experience) – Primary School * Primary School Classroom Assistant needed in Hammersmith. * Primary School Classroom Assistant to start ASAP. * Primary School Classroom Assistant needed in a primary school. *...