Entry Level, Junior
Assistant Buyer
We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to support the Harrods Collections team across Home & Seasonal.
About the Role
As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the full Buying Cycle - working closely with the Buyer to drive product development, manage critical paths, monitor trade performance and ensure suppliers deliver to the highest standards. You’ll thrive in a fast‑moving environment, balancing organisation, creativity, and commercial thinking to help grow a premium own‑label collection.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting weekly trade activity by analysing sales reports, identifying opportunities, and proposing next‑step actions.
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Managing the critical path at every stage—from briefing through to launch—ensuring deadlines, samples, and quality standards are consistently met.
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Preparing and maintaining key documents including design packs, costing files, planograms, line‑ups, and sample trackers with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Coordinating supplier communication, including weekly calls, sample feedback, and follow‑ups, ensuring a high level of professionalism and timely responses.
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Contributing to product strategy by completing competitor reviews, attending comp shops, tracking market trends, and proposing new category or product ideas.
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 organised, proactive, and commercially aware—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing creativity with process. You’ll bring a premium taste level, strong communication skills, and the ability to build influential relationships with both internal teams and suppliers. You work at pace, manage multiple deadlines with ease, and take pride in delivering accuracy and excellence at every stage. Most importantly, you are a collaborative team player with the resilience and tenacity needed to keep projects moving and results on track.
You will have:
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Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Illustrator and SAP beneficial).
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Excellent organisation, communication, and time‑management abilities.
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A detail‑driven, solutions‑focused approach with a strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
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: Permanent
Department: Own Label Buying (Lauren Hewett)
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