Category Buyer (Stationary, Linen & Toys)

Job description / Role

Position Title: Category Buyer for Stationary, Linen & Toys
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: up to 8K all-inclusive, depending on experience and qualifications
Job Location: UAE

About the Client:
A well-established Trading Center under a leading Retail Group

Job Description:
• Source new products based on market trends and consumer demands.
• Improve category/sub-category assortment and product mix based on market insights.
• Identify & develop a good vendor base for competitive pricing & quality.
• Achieve price leadership through effective negotiation and innovative supply chain management to maintain profitable relationships with existing vendors
• Conduct periodic store visits to review product placements and category/sub-category display and achieve budgeted backend margins from rentals, listing fees, rebates, shop branding, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Open to Indian nationals
• Male, 48 years old and below
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing and buying of Stationary, Linen & Toys
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet targets
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Knowledge of industry trends and competitor activities
• Immediate joiners will be prioritized

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.