Buyer

Careers at UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers at UAE is looking for a Buyer to enhance the retail division's performance. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and 5-8 years of experience in buying and retailing, with responsibilities including stock management and market trend analysis.

This role involves maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and supporting promotional efforts. The Buyer will be a key player in aligning product offerings with consumer demands and store policies to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Buying & Retailing.
• Proven track record in purchasing and merchandising.
• Ability to analyze market trends and sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and select the range and quality of merchandise.
• Analyze market trends and consumer preferences.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with planning teams.
• Support promotional activities and guide product selections.

Skills

Market analysis

Supplier negotiation

Stock management

Trend awareness

People management

Education

University Degree in any discipline

Qualification in Retailing or related programs

Job description

Buyer

About Us

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group’s retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world’s best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!

Job Purpose

• To plan, project and identify the requirements of the products, purchasing the required quantities which meets customer needs thereby maximizing profits and providing a commercially viable range of products

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, sell-through, seasonal demands etc to formulate a buying practice in line with consumer /store demands
• Plan and select the range, type, quality and quantity of merchandise according to customer demand, trends, store policies and set prices and sell-through targets in conjunction with the Division Merchandise Manager/GMM to ensure they are in line with the budget
• Carry out purchasing activities in line with the brand purchase plans.
• Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers/principals, and monitor the adherence to the contract terms
• Monitor the stock levels in the stores; coordinate with planning team to maintain optimal stock levels in line with the consumer demand.
• Support the promotional activities in the store and ensure the merchandise is available in time and in right quantities. Receive and analyse reports on the activities and provide recommendations to the DMM when required.
• Support PR and Marketing teams by guiding and validating the selection of products to be included in planned campaign
• Keep abreast of market trends and awareness of competitor activities
• Negotiate with suppliers on provision of training for the concerned product. Manage the brand training of staff in the area to ensure that the product knowledge is up to date and that all staff are knowledgeable on new products/trends. Prepare regular trends training and deliver to the business units.
• Review buying feedback reports and monitor sales performance on weekly basis against set targets and provide recommendations to DMM as to buying strategy for a respective brand.
• Prepare periodic reports both for the business and as requested by principals analysing the sale turnover and consumer trends per product to arrive at a proposal to maintain/liquidate/dispose off the stocks in conjunction with Planning and/or continue/discontinue product lines.
• Conduct regular store visits in al markets to review brand performance and competitor activities

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to subordinates towards the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they a

Job Requirements

Education/Certification and Continued Education

• University Degree in any discipline followed by qualification in Retailing or Retail Management/ Purchase/ Sales or related programs

Years of Experience

• Proven track record in the field of Buying & Retailing.
• Buying experience and expertise typically gained over a period of at least 5-8 years