Assistant Buyer

WOW Softech; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Buyer for Ladies Footwear. The role involves assisting in product development, vendor management, and strategy formulation while leveraging strong analytical and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in textile or fashion and robust experience in merchandising.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience - 4+ Years in retail industry, at least 4 years in Merchandising.
• Experience in an Assistant Buyer role specifically for Ladies Footwear.

Responsibilities

• Assist in costing negotiation with suppliers and ensure margin targets.
• Conduct market research to track competition and identify risks and opportunities.
• Work with various teams for effective product management and launches.

Skills

Strong product knowledge in Ladies Footwear

Good Knowledge of buying processes

Good Trend and customer understanding

Good analytical skills

Good planning and organising skills

Good communication & presentation skills

Good Negotiation skills

Good MS Office skills

Education

Graduation / Post Graduate in Textile / Fashion

Tools

PLM system knowledge

Job description

Position : Assistant Buyer - Ladies Footwear
Location: Dubai

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN BUYING LADIES FOOTWEAR or NON APPAREL.

Description for Candidates
Assist the buyer/senior buyer in costing negotiation with suppliers and ensure margin targets are met.
Work with buyer/senior buyer to formulate clear strategy for season through in season and post season review analysis.
Assist buyer/senior buyer in creating seasonal range plan/buy plan.
Work closely with buyer and design team for product development
Support in product development with design, manage vendors- tech pack finalisation & supplier selections.
Work with buyer/senior buyer to finalise sample & ranges for laydown.
Communication with suppliers requirements, pricing, packaging and compliance
Work closely with merchandiser on approvals/ fits/ overall look of the garment, sample management, critical path management, vendors & logistics management
Seamless PLM management in terms of data entry, comments & price negotiation
Analyse weekly sales reports, product performance, stock availability, UDA analysis and highlight clear trade actions required.
Work with VM team on collection launches as well as with sourcing, quality and logistics team for effective product quality and order management
Market research track competition & inspiration brands regularly with buyer/senior buyer to spot opportunities and risks and suggest actions to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
Any other duties that maybe assigned by buyer/senior buyer /department head from time to time for smooth running of the department.

Basic Qualification / Education / Vocational Training - Graduation / Post Graduate in Textile / Fashion
EXPERIENCE Minimum Experience - 4+ Years in retail industry with at least 4 years in Merchandising role or at least 1 year in an assistant buyer role. Buying - Ladies Footwear
Assistant Buyer - Footwear

COMPETECIES Skills and Capabilities
Must Have:
Strong product knowledge in Ladies Footwear
Good Knowledge of buying processes
Good Trend and customer understanding
Good analytical skills
Good planning and organising skills
Good communication & presentation skills
Able to collaborate within team & across functions
Good Negotiation skills & Continuous improvement mindset
Good MS Office skills (especially excel, word and PowerPoint) & PLM system knowledge (Preferred)
Comfortable working in a fast paced and ambiguous environment
Desirable: People management skills and strategic orientation

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