Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

We are looking for a Buying Assistant to bring their passion for product and precision to our Furniture department. This role is a 9-month fixed-term contract until September 2026.

About the Role

As a Buying Assistant in our Furniture department, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Buying team to deliver commercial success and elevate the customer experience across all channels. Working closely with the Buyer and Assistant Buyer, you’ll ensure the smooth running of the Buying Office and contribute to the development of our product offering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Buying Support: Assist with seasonal product selections, competitor analysis, and trend research, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Order Management: Manage order confirmations, validate commercial details, and support purchase order creation and vendor onboarding.
• Marketing & Product Data: Coordinate marketing submissions, maintain product data accuracy, and liaise with vendors on pricing and article updates.
• Trade & Online Management: Produce trade reports, monitor online ranges, and support pop-up launches and in-season price changes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Build cross-functional relationships, support new team member onboarding, and ensure professional communication across all levels.

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

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for luxury retail and a keen interest in furniture and home trends. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities will be key to your success in this fast-paced environment. You’ll thrive in a collaborative setting and be confident working independently when needed.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• A strong understanding of the luxury retail industry and current trends.
• Excellent time-management, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Strong numeracy and analytical 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

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:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Department:

Furniture Buying (Sally Lu)