Senior Buying Manager - Furniture & Furnishings

Job description / Role

Senior, managerial buying opportunity based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates working with an award winning multi-regional brand

Having worked with this award winning brand for the past several years we have been impressed by its growth and increased footprint within the MENA region.

Due to this growth strategy the business has outlined the need to hire a dynamic, motivated and passionate Senior Buying Manager who holds excellent business acumen and is able to drive a market leading team to new heights.

Reporting into the brands senior management board you will be responsible for the overall business management and buying strategy of this home retail concept in order to maximise sales & profits through:
- Category growth & profitability
- Category merchandise planning
- Category design and quality
- Order and vendor management
- People management
- Competition research

You will hold managerial experience as well as strong understanding of big box retail, ideally within a large store, multi unit branded concept as well demonstrating exceptional sourcing & buying strategies.

Requirements

You will hold managerial experience as well as strong understanding of big box retail, ideally within a large store, multi-unit branded concept as well demonstrating exceptional sourcing & buying strategies.

Working alongside an inspiring group of peers the Senior Buying Manager will lead a business critical function and establish a true togetherness amongst the overall and wider team.

Home retail industry experience is an added advantage but if you are an excellent buying professional, who is able to live and work within Dubai, United Arab Emirates and hold considerable retail industry buying experience we would like to hear from you.

Send your confidential CV now as we are looking to close the Senior Buying Manager position within the 3-4 weeks!

REF. JFE12402

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About the Company

Why Focus International?

Firstly, we know our market and we deliver. Based in the UAE & The United Kingdom we have a track record of developing long term relationships with candidates & clients over the last 10 years who see the benefit of strategic Talent Management, from Graduates to Main Board appointments.

Our main areas of expertise lie within the following:

Functions:
Production & Engineering Food Technology Sales & Marketing Product Development Supply Chain & Logistics Human Resources
Finance
Purchasing

Channels: Manufacturing Retail Foodservice Distribution Ingredients Packaging
Hospitality
Equipment & Services

Categories: Bakery Dairy Grocery Added value chilled foods Frozen foods Fresh Produce Meat, Poultry & Fish Drinks and Beverages

To support our work, we have an extensive database of internationally based food, drink & FMCG professionals. We advertise on all relevant websites, we network constantly and with a team of experienced Search Consultants we know the people you will want to talk to.

We are the regions largest and only dedicated Food and Drink recruiter complimented by a number of excellent relations within many non food FMCG companies across the MEA who see the value our approach offers. Born out of a strategic vision from our parent group Focus Management Consultants Ltd to be closer to our international partners across the MEA region, we have rapidly become one of the premier FMCG recruitment consultancies working with both large multinational businesses and local operations. Supporting our consultative recruitment activity we utilise the most optimised and developed web and social media engagement techniques available in the market allowing our team of specialist consultants to engage with candidates & clients on many different media platforms. As innovative leaders of our sector, we are constantly investing in creative ways to source and attract candidates and add value to the recruitment process for our clients.

Our business approach is ethical and honest, and it is our clear objective to maintain integrity with both clients and candidates at all times.

The aim is to become your preferred recruitment contact who will work in partnership with you, assisting and advising at all times your search for that next career opportunity. We also desire to become the preferred partner of choice to FMCG businesses for your ongoing and long term recruitment needs. We will achieve this by delivering you highly effective solutions and committing to you for both your immediate and future business needs.