Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a forward thinking Tech entity most renowned for developing and strategically enabling international brands, which are mostly first tier fashion icons, in the growing online market within the MENA region.

You will be responsible for developing strategic buying plans for the assigned department/category. You will also ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection, in compliance with the contract principles to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the concept.

Buying Budget and Planning
- 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
- Help meet the profit targets by ensuring timely procurement of the department/category Merchandise

Vendor Management
- 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
- Identify, evaluate and select appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectives

Vendor and Product Research
- Identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation
- Ensure effective communication, collation and follow-up on various product requirements and findings obtained from the sales/store data
- Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and discuss the same with the department/category Manager from time to time to assess realignment of existing processes
- Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market visits

Requirements

- Good Knowledge of Buying processes
- Negotiation skills
- Good Knowledge of Retail brands
- Attention to detail
- Good market knowledge of suppliers
- Regional experience and knowledge is a plus
- Excellent relationship building
- Networking skills
- Experience in buying within Toys and baby is a must

About the Company

Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations.

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