Buying Manager

SUMWON STUDIOS; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMWON STUDIOS, a dynamic fashion brand group, seeks a Buying Manager to drive product development and market analysis in Dubai. This key role will involve trading decisions, product analysis, and maintaining market awareness, ideal for those passionate about fashion in a fast-paced environment. The team promotes individuality and creativity, offering learning opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 working days of annual leave

30% employee discount on all SUMWON STUDIOS brands

Learning and development opportunities

Company social events

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret data and drive commercial decisions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales patterns and maximize product potential.
• Oversee sample management and product development.
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in merchandising, buying, or product development

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Title: Buying Manager / Senior Buyer

Location: Dubai

Company Overview

SUMWON STUDIOS is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base.

The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, AiiRZ and KiZN.

Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life.

We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities.

We're building our team - ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive.

About the Role

As a Buying Manager at SUMWON STUDIOS, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth product development, trading decisions, and market analysis.

What you'll do

Trading & Product Analysis

• Trading Move On’s– Analysing sales patterns and reacting accordingly to maximize product potential.
• Managing Recolours to ensure strong commercial offerings and quick turnaround.
• Developing strategies and data insights for new category or collection launches, ensuring range building is informed by both data and commercial product knowledge.

Product Development & Operations

• Overseeing sample management, ensuring timely approvals and coordination.
• Managing core fabrics, maintaining consistency and efficiency in material selection.
• Handling day-to-day communications with Shein, responding to queries and ensuring alignment on product direction.
• Supporting CAD reviews, trade reactions, and ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Process & Calendar Management

• Managing the critical path to ensure all key deadlines are met from development to launch.
• Organizing meetings and diaries to keep workflow efficient.
• Preparing presentations and reports to support key business decisions.

Market Awareness & Competitive Insights

• Conducting competitive shopping and market research to identify key trends and opportunities.
• Keeping a pulse on industry shifts and integrating relevant insights into product strategy.

What you’ll bring

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and drive commercial decisions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in merchandising, buying, or product development within a fast-paced fashion environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
• A proactive, solution-driven mindset with strong communication skills.
• If you’re passionate about fashion, data-driven decision-making, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'll bring

• 25 working days of annual leave, going up to 30 working days after 1 year
• 30% employee discount on all SUMWON STUDIOS brands (SUMWON, Missguided, AiiRZ)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• The coolest colleagues you can find

Why Join Us?

• SUMWON STUDIOS is redefining fast fashion with a forward-thinking approach. Join a creative, ambitious team, and help us build a brand that resonates.