Assistant Buyer
5 days ago
Assistant Buyer
We are recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join our Baby & Nursery Team on a Fixed Term Contract until November.
Already one of our most renowned departments, Buying is evolving as part of our major business-wide transformation. We keep Harrods at the forefront of luxury retail by identifying brands that match consumer tastes and supporting our journey to become the world's leading luxury retail emporium.
About the Role
Our Baby & Nursery department is based on the fourth floor of our iconic Knightsbridge store. Encompassing unique, sort after luxury brands as well as household names, this role looks after baby clothing and furniture pieces including cots, prams and changing tables, as well as a small selection of wallpaper and décor.
You'll be part of one of the most exciting and fast-moving departments on the world, ensuring the smooth running of the Buying offices in addition to building and maintaining strong relationships with our internal teams as well as external suppliers and stakeholders. The category encompasses not only own bought brands but a large selection of concessions, allowing you exposure to both operating models as well as dot com.
As an Assistant Buyer, you will:
- Work closely with the Buyer. assisting with product selection, attending buying appointments and filling out details on the Buyer's Sheet.
- Manage the critical path
- Review samples
- Provide the Buyer with market information: identifying new opportunities.
- Assist in the planning and select of brands/products
- Attend brand meetings when needed
About You
You will be an Assistant Buyer, or Senior Buyer’s Admin Assistant ready to take the next step. Hailing from a multi-brand department store or a standalone Baby or Childrenswear brand, you will be well versed in the Buying Cycle and the nuances that come with the category.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for the department, understands our Harrods Customer and the journey we want to take them on whilst shopping with us - you will use these attributes to take our Baby & Nursery category to the next level. You will be detail orientated and a motivating leader, who is not afraid to get stuck in and able to inspire your team along the way.
You will possess:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Prior experience in Branded Buying & the management of Concession Brands.
- Impeccable time management skills
- The ability to support, delegate and inspire others
- Stakeholder management skills
- Excellent decision making & negotiation capabilities.
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
At Harrods, we believe that nothing is impossible. We drive ourselves and inspire others to always push for more and this passion to exceed is what sets us apart. We are proud to be a place where standing out means being yourself.
In return, you'll enjoy a package that includes: eligibility for a competitive bonus, 25 days holiday, your birthday off, up to 33% Harrods discount and a 50% Business Clothing Allowance. You will also have the opportunity to join our generous pension scheme, in addition to strong long-term career potential and development support.
Uniquely You
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Department:
Childrenswear Buying (Emily Cheng (Inherited))
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