Senior Concessions Buyer

Our Food Buying team are now looking for a Senior Buyer to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract.

You will play a pivotal role in implementing the commercial strategy for our Harrods Restaurants, Food Hall's Own Bought (OB) and concession product ranges. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to source, negotiate, and manage exquisite products that embody the quality and prestige our customers

expect.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for building strong supplier relationships, identify emerging market trends, and overseeing the launch of new products and concessions to deliver and exceed sales and profit targets. In addition, you may lead and develop a direct report, ensuring their success.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Developing and execute OB and concession category strategies to achieve financial KPIs.

• Conducting supplier negotiations to source top-tier products at competitive prices.
• Analysing performance data to inform strategy and optimize range effectiveness.

• Taking ownership of shop floor layouts and training for sales floor teams.
• Managing concession operations, ensuring adherence to best practices and operational excellence.

• Identifying market opportunities to deliver exceptional experiences for our discerning customers.

About You

You will be an experienced buyer or category manager with a solid track record in the food industry. You’ll also possess exceptional commercial acumen, leveraging your expertise to drive profitable decisions and optimize product offerings. Skilled in negotiation, you excel at building strategic supplier relationships and securing the best quality and value, ensuring a competitive edge in the market.

You will also have:

• An innovative mindset with the ability to anticipate and act on emerging trends.
• Exceptional leadership abilities to inspire teams and drive results.
• Resilience, organization, and a passion for delivering excellence.

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