Assistant Buyer

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional retail company is seeking an Associate Buyer to support procurement tasks, including product selection, vendor communication, and managing purchase orders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business, Fashion, or Marketing, along with 1-2 years of experience in the home industry. Fluency in English is required. This role offers a dynamic working environment as part of a dedicated Buying team.

Qualifications

• Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience in Home industry is a must.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/products.
• Compile sales reports and data for buying trips.
• Propose re-orders providing necessary information.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements.
• Ensure intake margin and pricing match agreements.
• Support the sustainability strategy.

Skills

Vendor communication

Inventory management

Budget preparation

English Fluency

Education

Degree in Business, Fashion or Marketing

Job description

JOB TITLE

Associate Buyer | MAF LifeStyle | Buying department

ROLE SUMMARY

The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, receipt of items and follow up on supplier payments, preparing budgets and providing administrative support to the Buying function.

ROLE PROFILE

• Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/ products in line with the overall merchandise direction and defined financial objectives.
• Compile all necessary sales reports, data and feedback for upcoming buying trips at department/ brand/ category level, demonstrating insight on areas of opportunity and risk.
• Propose re‑orders to the buyer providing all information to relevant parties in the planning and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, trading terms and delivery windows.
• Ensure the intake margin of the delivered goods, and the pricing is as per the agreed conditions.
• Ensure that the order confirmation is matching the initial order and communicate any discrepancy to the vendor.
• Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy.
• Be aware of buying trends and customer preferences to support the Buying team effectively.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
• 1‑2 years of experience.
• Experience in Home industry in a must.
• English Fluency.