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Job description / Role
Buyer - Boots - UAE
This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmaceutical, Personal Care or Cosmetics Buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer you will be responsible for assisting them in the development of the Cosmetics offer within Boots stores across UAE.
You will be responsible for:
* Brand selection and product launches
* Building excellent relationships with suppliers
* Agreeing the promotional strategy with all brands
* Forecasting category buying requirements
* Managing inventory and stock holding throughout the market
* Working with the Merchandiser on macro and micro space allocation for the category
This role is for: Boots has been catering for healthcare and beauty needs for over 160 years. With a mission to help customers' look and feel better than they ever thought possible, Boots stores offer a fantastic range of products and services. Boots pharmacies have earned a reputation for providing customers with excellent, trustworthy, healthcare advice through the team of highly qualified, professional pharmacists. In addition to this, the store staff provide a friendly and helpful service to customers looking for expert skincare advice, the latest cosmetics, essentials for babies and children and even indulgent hair care treats.
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' retail experience, including minimum 3 years in a buying role
* Experience in the Beauty / Cosmetics / Pharmaceutical or Personal care industry
* Experience of managing large multinational suppliers and the development of joint business plans
* Experience of managing a team
* Experience working in the local market
* Good command of both English and Arabic (both written and verbal)
* Highly developed negotiation and analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Customer understanding
* Merchandising and space allocation experience (knowledge of Spaceman or similar software is desirable)
* Flexibility to travel throughout the country on a weekly basis
* Proficient use of all Microsoft Office software.
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.