Buying Manager

RNA Resources Group Limited; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 240.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

RNA Resources Group Limited is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to lead the Furniture category, driving sales and profitability through strategic plans and strong vendor partnerships.

The role focuses on developing annual category plans, optimizing margins, assortments, pricing and promotions, while monitoring stock, inventory, and performance metrics across territories. Leadership responsibility includes KRAs and team development.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the Home Retail Industry.
• Postgraduate or Graduate preferred.

Aufgaben

• Drive category growth and profitability by developing comprehensive category plans.
• Manage gross margins and ensure alignment with budgets and business plans.
• Prepare annual plans for the assigned category and inputs for merchandising budgets.
• Study trends from historical data and market research to support planning.
• Oversee vendor base, negotiations, and supplier relationships to maximize profit.
• In-season management across territories: stock balancing, markdowns, stock vs. sales analysis.
• Guide design and development with product features, packaging, and resource planning.
• Set KRAs for team and supervise performance appraisals.
• Conduct competition research to provide market insights and pricing guidance.

Ausbildung

Postgraduate or Graduate

Jobbeschreibung

JOB SUMMARY

Overall business management of assigned Furniture product category department and will ensure the development implementation and management of the business plans to maximize sales and profits

ROLE PROFILE

RESPONSIBILITIESCategory Growth and ProfitabilityDrive sales from the assigned category by developing comprehensive category business plansDrive and monitor gross margins for the category and ensure alignment with the organization s position business plan and budgets start 2 Category Merchandise PlanningPrepare annual plans for the assigned category and provide inputs to the Merchandising Development and Buying Head to assist in creation of overall merchandizing budgetStudy trends from historical data around product category sales and market research to assist in the overall planning processEnsure adherence to financial plan in all key areas - sales markdowns margin average inventoryDiscuss decide and freeze the merchandise plans pricing promotion assortment etc for the category with the Merchandise Planning departmentEnsure effective in season management across territories stock balancing markdown management stock analysis stock vs sales performance Category Design and QualityEnsure optimum utilization of customer research information to guide category management decisions including decisions on the introduction of new products product assortment shelf layout promotion and pricing of products in the storeFormulate design and development plan in consultation with the Design Head with specifications on product features functions packaging and resource requirement across categoriesEnsure all design and development activities are carried out within budgetEnsure the merchandise procured and received meets the quality standardsOrder and Vendor ManagementCreate an adequate vendor base for the organization through active scouting and negotiation renegotiationMaintain relationships with key vendors who are critical for the long term success of the businessReview the financial and credit services agreement with the key vendors in order to maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flowDetermine buying requirements and formulate buying plan and budget for the assigned categoryMonitor Orders based on the buying plan and follow-up to ensure merchandise delivery as per the plan based on the agreed service level agreementPursue cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and or selecting appropriate vendor mix scanning the environment for benchmarks and constantly improving the purchase processPeople ManagementMonitor team development and facilitate complaint resolutionSet KRA s for direct reports and conduct performance appraisalOversee staff deployment and drive motivation levels of the direct reportees Competition ResearchAcquiring market intelligence through various sources analyze trends which may impact our business Map competition prices products and provide qualitative inputs to the business

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Post graduate or Graduate, 8+ years’ of relevant experience in the Home Retail Industry.