Buyer - International Designer & Eveningwear

Our International Designer and Eveningwear team are now looking for a passionate and dynamic Buyer to drive the success of their department across multiple channels, including our Harrods store & online.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing the brand and product strategy within the International Designer and Eveningwear department. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including suppliers, merchandising teams, and marketing, to ensure our product offering remains market-leading and commercially successful.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute the buying strategy in line with business goals.
• Plan and select product ranges based on customer demand, market trends, and sales performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with concession partners to ensure alignment with our strategy.
• Attend buying appointments and industry trade fairs to source exclusive and innovative products.
• Negotiate trading terms, including pricing, marketing contributions, and exclusivity agreements.
• Conduct regular business reviews with brand partners and take necessary actions to drive performance.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and social media teams to maximise brand exposure.
• Work closely with Visual Merchandising to ensure an engaging and trend-driven in-store experience.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and market trends, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Lead and develop an Assistant Buyer to support department goals.

About You

You will be a highly skilled professional with strong numerical and analytical abilities to drive data-driven decision-making. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively multitasking and adapting to shifting priorities. With proven experience in managing teams and developing talent, you’ll possess exceptional leadership and mentoring skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software is essential to analyse data, generate insights, and optimize processes.

You will also have:

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in managing teams and developing talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

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, 25 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

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 our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods