Buying Officer – Boots

Alshaya

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP435-2559

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Brand:

Boots has been catering for the healthcare & beauty needs of the British public for over 150 years. As the leading health and beauty retailer in the U.K., Boots has over 2500 stores as well as operating in more than a dozen countries around the globe.

Boots pharmacies have earned a reputation for providing customers with excellent, trustworthy healthcare advice. As the renowned health & beauty expert, Boots showcases the best exclusively developed products which meet every customer's need and desire. Whether you are looking for expert skincare advice, the latest cosmetics, essentials for your baby, dependable and reliable healthcare advice or indulgent hair care treats, you will find them all at Boots.

The Role:

Undertake all activities within a department to achieve Company objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

* Collect process & communicate relevant data in a timely manner, prioritising where necessary.
* Visit competitors monthly with Buyers to search for new lines, brands or ideas.
* Create a competitor visit log to be presented to Senior Buyers.
* Ensure the Country list is circulated to all relevant team members every month.
* Keep stores updated of new product launches & ensure the line list reflects these new additions.
* Create & maintain accurate files & reports.
* Maintain accurate records & reports of category performance as requested by the Buyer / Senior Buyer.
* Maintain & update accordingly all cost, retail prices, barcodes, descriptions & supplier details.
* Assist the Buyer & Senior Buyer to ensure all salesplan materials are available on time.
* Compile a monthly price monitor to ensure Boots pricing is in line with the agreed pricing policy set by the Buyer / Senior Buyer.
* Develop internal & external relationships to benefit the Business.

Requirements

Skill and Experience:

* Be the key contact for maintaining the master line list.
* Be the point of contact for stores for all pricing / barcode / queries.
* Review & make recommendations for change in all processes regarding the specific department to improve contribution to the Business.
* Act as ambassador for the department & company at all times.
* Ensure the Department complies with company, local market & legal policies, procedures & guidelines.
* Intermediate or advance EXCEL skills.
* Basic or Intermediate MS Word skills
* Retail
* Excellent Organisational skills
* Concern for Business Efficiency
* Customer Understanding
* Analytical Thinking
* Thoroughness & Attention to Detail
* Resilience

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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