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Ref: HP350-3899
Job description / Role
The Buying Manager will be responsible for developing strategic buying plans for the footwear category whilst managing a team of 8. They will also ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection, in compliance with the contract principles.
Client Details
My client is a market leading brand with their HQ based in Dubai.
Description
* Determine buying requirements and formulate buying plan and budget for the assigned department/category
* Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the department/ category manager
* Develop an adequate vendor base for the concept through active scouting and negotiation / renegotiation
* Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise
* Develop talent within Ladies Department and Support team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve stretch targets and take leadership positions
* Retain and engage the talent employed and build a collaborative and high performance team
Job Offer
* 30,000 - 33,000 + Benefits
Requirements
* 12 - 15 Years experience buying experience
* Networking skills
* Negotiation skills
* Footwear buying experience (ESSENTIAL)
* Previous experience managing a team of buyers
About the Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.