Senior Buyer

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP887-2199

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Purchasing & Procurement

Company Industry
Retail

About the company

6thStreet.com is an omnichannel fashion & lifestyle destination that offers 1400+ fashion & beauty brands in the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain & Qatar. Customers can shop the latest on-trend outfits, shoes, bags, beauty essentials and accessories from international brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Hugo, Marks & Spencers, Dune London, Charles & Keith, Aldo, Crocs, Birkenstock, Skechers, Levi's, Nike, Adidas, Loreal, and Inglot amongst many more. 6thStreet.com recently opened GCC's first phygital store at Dubai Hills Mall; an innovative tech-led space which combines the best of both online & offline shopping with online browsing & smart fitting rooms.

Overview

As a senior buyer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the beauty category within our fashion e-commerce platform. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective buying strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and ensuring the timely availability of high-quality products at competitive prices.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the retail & beauty industry, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver sales, margin, and growth targets.

Key responsibilities

1. Buying & procurement

Develop and implement category-specific buying strategies to achieve sales, margin, and profitability targets.

Source, select, and purchase products aligned with the company's brand vision and customer preferences.

Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and exclusivity with suppliers to secure competitive cost structures.

Oversee the end-to-end procurement process including purchase orders, shipment tracking, delivery coordination, and vendor compliance.

2. Product & vendor management

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while identifying new vendors to enrich the product portfolio.

Secure exclusive launches, collaborations, and promotional opportunities with leading and niche beauty brands.

Monitor supplier performance to ensure consistent quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

3. Market analysis & trends

Conduct continuous market research to stay updated on global and GCC beauty trends (skincare, makeup, fragrance, wellness).

Category and region analysis to identify category gaps and opportunities.

Use data and insights to guide assortment expansion, pricing strategies, and seasonal initiatives.

4. Inventory & financial management

Maintain optimal inventory health to balance sell-through, avoid overstocks, and reduce markdown exposure.

Review sales performance regularly and adjust buying strategies to maximize turnover and profitability.

Collaborate with finance on budget planning, margin tracking, and cost-saving initiatives.

5. Collaboration & team leadership

Partner with merchandising, marketing, content, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and campaigns.

Lead, coach, and mentor junior buyers or assistants to develop category expertise and support succession planning.

Represent the beauty category in cross-functional meetings, aligning with wider business goals.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Supply Chain, or related field.

4-6 years' experience in buying, with at least 2 years specializing in beauty (skincare, makeup, fragrance, wellness).

Proven background in e-commerce or omnichannel retail within GCC or MENA markets.

Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret sales, trend, and customer data.

Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.

Familiarity with inventory planning tools and reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).

Benefits

Full-time role

Competitive salary

Company employee discounts across all brands

Medical & health insurance

Collaborative work environment

Good vibes work culture

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.

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