Emirati Talent Assistant Buyer

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and leisure organization in Dubai is seeking an Associate Buyer to assist with procurement tasks. You will support the Buyer in selecting product mixes, managing orders and vendor communication. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in the Home industry, a relevant degree, and fluency in English. This role includes maintaining supplier agreements and monitoring inventory. Join the team and contribute to achieving sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in procurement-related tasks.
• Experience in Home industry is a must.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with procurement-related tasks.
• Research and select brands/products as per financial objectives.
• Maintain vendor agreements and trading terms.
• Monitor inventory and supplier payments.

Skills

Vendor communication

Inventory management

Product selection

Sales reporting

Understanding buying trends

Education

Graduate in Business, Fashion or Marketing

Job description

JOB TITLE: Associate Buyer | MAF LifeStyle | Buying department

Role Summary

The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, receipt of items and follow up on supplier payments, preparing budgets and providing administrative support to the Buying function.

Role Profile

• Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/ products in line with the overall merchandise direction and defined financial objectives.
• Compile all necessary sales reports, data and feedback for upcoming buying trips at department/ brand/ category level, demonstrating insight on areas of opportunity and risk.
• Propose re-orders to the buyer providing all information to relevant parties in the planning and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, trading terms and delivery windows.
• Ensure the intake margin of the delivered goods, and the pricing is as per the agreed conditions.
• Ensure that the order confirmation is matching the initial order and communicate any discrepancy to the vendor.
• Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy.
• Be aware of buying trends and customer preferences to support the Buying team effectively.

Requirements

• Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience in Home industry in a must.
• English Fluency.