Dry Foods Procurement Specialist

Flip retail; Dubai; On-site; AED 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Flip retail in Dubai is seeking a Buyer (Dry Foods) to research data, assess market insights, and plan growth strategies for multiple product groups.

The role requires 2 years of dry foods purchasing experience, strong supplier management, and the ability to collaborate with marketing and distribution partners to optimize availability, pricing, and promotions.

You will design exit plans for underperforming items and help broaden product categories to boost sales and margins.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in dry foods purchasing.
• Strong ability to assess supplier performance and negotiate terms.
• Familiarity with market research to forecast demand.

Responsibilities

• Research study and assess data and market understandings.
• Plan and implement development strategies for product groups.
• Design exit strategies for underperforming items.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Ensure product availability and optimal stock levels.
• Strategize product group positioning to maximize visibility.
• Collaborate with marketing and distributors to explore growth areas.
• Price and promotional activity recommendations after researching competitors.
• Work with customers and distributors to find new ways to broaden item categories.
• Calculate projections for item demand patterns.
• Monitor and track stock movement.

Skills

Dry foods purchasing

Vendor management

Market research

Job description

Flip retail in Dubai is seeking a Buyer (Dry Foods) to research data, assess market insights, and plan growth strategies for multiple product groups.

The role requires 2 years of dry foods purchasing experience, strong supplier management, and the ability to collaborate with marketing and distribution partners to optimize availability, pricing, and promotions.

You will design exit plans for underperforming items and help broaden product categories to boost sales and margins.