Senior Buyer

Job description / Role

My client, one of the leading lingerie designers in the Middle East is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their expanding team. With the growth of the brand taking over the Middle East and fast becoming womens brand of choice for their glamorous lingerie.

There are a number of responsibilities that accompany the role of Senior Buyer, primarily the overall management of a group of product categories with additional responsibilities including the following:
- Ensure optimal stock is available to support their department sales plan
- Work closely with Merchandise Planning, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Marketing, Shipping and Suppliers to ensure the departmental goals are met
- Ensure products are launched on time as per the CPA
- Maintain accurate system costs for their categories
- Work with the Supply and Distribution teams to consolidate shipments and work with vendors on mode of shipment based on requirements
- Review product prices in line with the competition
- Work with the Merchandise Planning team to develop promotional strategies and to ensure availability during key seasons
- Review payment terms with suppliers and set targets for 1-3 years
- Manage the buying team and establish and maintain strong relationships with other teams

Requirements

- Relevant Bachelors Degree
- Over 6 years experience as a Buyer within a retail organisation
- Management experience
- Advanced presentation skills and MS Office
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
- Confidence in negotiating skills and problem solving

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.