Retail Buying Officer

Job description / Role

Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines with an expanding route network covering Middle East, Far East, Africa, Asia, Europe and USA, is providing high quality duty free operations at Doha International Airport.

Job Description
To negotiate the best possible price and terms with suppliers, to generate new promotional activities with their support, ensure the logistical chain functions nominally, carry out continuous price comparisons both with competitors and the domestic market, and process all necessary paper-work.

Key performance indicators are detailed extensively under the following: Sales, Merchandising & Display, Stock, Supplier Relations, Policies & Procedures, Security and General. Proven track record in the ability to manage stock on a day-to-day basis, direct hands-on experience with Oracle / Navision inventory management, Strong analytical skills and understanding of statistical process control.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a strong leader as well as have very good presentation skills. Ideally you will have 5 years experience in buying FMCG and or luxury branded products A Bachelors degree in Purchasing, Retailing, Marketing and or Business Administration is an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key part in ensuring that the continued five star excellences that our customers have come to expect are operationally maintained.

About the Company

Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 150 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.

Travel today involves a mix of short, medium and long-haul segments, with more people travelling than ever before. With the breadth of network coverage today, virtually no destination is unreachable. This is why the commitment to service is paramount; as our guests are travelling farther and more frequently than ever before, the experience on board is an important part of the journey itself.

Since our launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015 and most recently in 2017, Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. We have accomplished these goals by focusing on the details – how we run the business, and how you experience our airline.