Executive - Buying

Job description / Role

We are currently seeking people who are creative, passionate and result-oriented. The buying role involves building and managing strong relationship with multiple suppliers/vendors from whom Emax procures electronics products to sell in the retail stores. The role will require someone with a charismatic personality, great analytical skills, good negotiation skills and strong stake holder management. A good eye for the product, awareness of current trends in the market, technology savvy is an added advantage to succeed in this role.

Qualification: MBA in Marketing, Retail Management/Operations

Skills/Competencies:
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.
-Quick and solitary decision-making skills on the following:
a)Strategy to achieve targets, margins, product ageing
b)Model mix, pricing of products/ promotions, inventory level, profit ratio, market share. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Specific relevant experience: 1-2 years' prior experience in relevant field is preferred

About the Company

Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organizations in the Middle East. An international, diversified retail conglomerate that encourages entrepreneurship to consistently deliver exceptional value, the Group operates over 900 stores encompassing a retail presence of over 13 million sq. ft. across Middle East, India, Egypt, Turkey, Yemen and Pakistan (franchise operation). The Group employs around 31,000 employees.