Buying Manager - Toys

Job description / Role

An innovative and fast growing toy retailer is expanding it's operations in the Middle East and are now looking for an experienced Buying Manager (Toys) to be based in UAE.

As the Buying Manager, you will handle the following responsibilities:
* Managing category purchasing roles.
* Explore new product opportunities and present range schemes.
* Evaluate in depth correct performance with a view to focusing the range and maximizing profitability.
* Accountable for all purchasing activities within the Toys and Souvenirs area.
* Lead, direct, train and manage buying officers.
* Review performance of products and ranges in conjunction with the Management and reacting as necessary to improve the effect and monitoring performance.

Requirements

* Graduate or Masters degree holder in Business/Marketing
* At least 7 years experience in FMCG with proven experience with Toys and Souvenirs.
* Able to manage stock on a daily basis is essential.
* Strong analytical skills and understanding of statistical process control is required.
* An effective communication skill in English language is a must.

This is an exceptional role which offers a rewarding salary package to the successful candidate who will thrive on these challenges. If you think that you are qualified for this position, please apply now.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.