Buyer - Toys R Us

Job description / Role

Buyer - Toys R Us - Dubai

As part of the Buying Team, you will be responsible for managing the budgeting, sales, GM value, and GM %age for the agreed Merchandise Group as well as building credible ranges and ensuring we are at the forefront of product development within the Middle East.

You will be responsible for sourcing products both domestically and internationally via attendance at trade shows, conventions and vendor / factory visits, securing the best possible combination of cost price and terms for purchasing of product. You will also be responsible for setting all retail prices within assigned Merchandise Group to ensure compliance with the company marketing / pricing strategy and margin expectations.

You will be liaising with marketing and operations for planning of promotional activity.

Requirements

To be considered for this exciting role, you should have previous category buying experience, preferably within the same field. Previous exposure to SAP or similar would be an advantage along with advanced Excel skills.

You should have excellent planning & organizing skills, be analytical and have good negotiation skills and have attention to detail.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.