Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

An exciting opportunity has opened with the Buying team at Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter.

Reporting to the Head of Buying, The Junior Buyer position will be responsible for developing and selecting products for Warner Bros Studio Tour locations in the UK, Japan and North America, including the Studio Tour, Harry Potter Stores and our Ecommerce operations at our online Harry Potter Shop (www.harrypottershop.co.uk).

Working closely with both vendors and licensees, as Junior Buyer you’ll be responsible for delivering a range of appealing products that deliver against sales and margin targets and ensuring product launches are delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, and global teams to create innovative, customer-focused product ranges.
Identify and develop commercial assortments tailored to relevant markets and forecast trends.
Deliver category KPIs, manage critical paths from concept to launch whilst mitigating risk.
Work closely with licensees and suppliers, internal key stakeholders and senior leadership on product development and sign off.
Work with key stakeholders to review trade categories to maximise opportunities, onboard new suppliers, and contribute to supplier reviews.
Lead and develop junior team members while building strong cross-functional relationships across the business.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong negotiation skills
Exceptional organisation skills, able to work simultaneously across multiple projects to tight deadlines.
Commercial awareness complimented by creative flair
Able to maintain excellent working relationships.
Highly computer literate, with Microsoft Office skills at advanced level a must-have (Powerpoint, Word, Excel).
Microsoft Dynamics experience desirable but not essential.
Educated to a minimum of A-level (or significant vocational experience).
Background working in Buying at Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level.

Additional Information 

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. 

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Junior Buyer

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