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City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
We’re looking for a Buyer to take ownership of our Makeup Department. This role is a fixed-term contract until July 2027.
About the Role
As a Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the brand and product strategy for Beauty across all retail platforms. Reporting to the Buying Manager, you'll manage your category's buying lifecycle end-to-end, lead brand negotiations, and cultivate cross-functional and supplier relationships that drive innovation and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
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 commercially minded, customer-focused professional with a strong background in buying, ideally within the luxury retail sector. With a passion for Beauty, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Confident in negotiations, creative in thinking, and data-driven in decision-making, you balance commercial acumen with an eye for product and innovation.
You will have:
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:
Buying Beauty (Lydia Mortezaee)