Senior Buyer Footwear

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-2976

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Senior Buyer Footwear for a leading retail business in the UAE.

Opportunity to manage a team of buyers and gain international experience.

Client Details
Our client is a leading retail business in the UAE.

The Senior Buyer Footwear is responsible for:
* Liaising with suppliers and manufactures regularly, maintaining and building relationships.
* Follow competitors activities and researching new styles
* Collaborate with the merchandiser and designer to achieve innovative marketable ranges, continually improving product quality and managing its performance throughout the season
* Develop a sourcing and supplier strategy including negotiating price, delivery and terms to support the business objectives.
* Provide coaching and guidance to a team of junior buyers and assistant buyers.

Job Offer
Attractive salary and benefits with relocation package for international candidates

Requirements

* Have 8+ years fashion buying experience ideally in footwear
* Have experience liaising with manufacturers in China
* Be currently at buyer or senior buyer level for a fashion retailer
* Have experience with product development and direct sourcing from international suppliers
* Have experience in managing a team

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.

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Senior Buyer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 18,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience