Ref: GP435-4475

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Buyer - Boots - Riyadh, KSA CP

This is an exciting opportunity for a toiletries and cosmetics buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer you will be responsible for assisting them in the development of personal care and beauty offers within Boots stores across the Middle East. You will be involved in brand selection, product launches, in-store merchandising and category management.

About the Brand:
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

* At least 5 years' retail experience, including 3 years in a buying role
* Highly developed negotiation and sales planning skills
* Experience of managing large multinational suppliers and the development of joint business plans
* Merchandising and space allocation experience (knowledge of Spaceman or similar software is desirable)
* Excellent English communication skills (Arabic language skills are also desirable).

A pharmacy qualification would be an advantage.

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.

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