Junior Buyer

Al Tayer Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retail company in Dubai is seeking a Junior Buyer specializing in Womenswear. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in buying and merchandising, particularly in multi-brand stores. Responsibilities include strategizing product buys, managing brand relationships, and analyzing market trends. The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in Buying and Merchandising.
• At least 3 years in a multi-brand luxury department store.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy in collaboration with brands.
• Conduct market research for product categorization.
• Assist in vendor relationship management and negotiations.
• Analyze performance insights to inform purchasing decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Market knowledge

Retail industry experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Qualification in Retailing or related programs

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStrategy

Job description

Junior Buyer Jobs in Dubai, UAE

About The Role

We are looking for Junior Buyer – Womenswear Casual and Contemporary, which includes multi-brand luxury store experience for our Bloomingdale's and Harvey Nichols Department stores. The role involves working closely with the buying lead. This person takes ownership for a section of the departmental buy (e.g., a category) and drives sales through purchasing of high-quality merchandise at the most advantageous price. The Junior Buyer ensures proper management of brand relationships and is responsible for the end-to-end product process. The role covers stores and e-commerce in the GCC region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develops a detailed understanding of their department and the market trends for the category. Works closely with their Buyer/line manager to clearly define the product strategy and collaborates with the principal brand(s) to execute this via the right assortment.
• Takes on board store team and customer feedback to range the assortment for their particular category.
• Regularly presents and updates VP Buying/Head of Buying along with the Buyer with performance insights and analysis. Reacts quickly to feedback and requests from senior management.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Research and sourcing, industry trends, and approaches to new brands or product areas to include within the portfolio.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers as applicable. Assist with the efficient ordering, delivery, and payment of merchandise to reduce the likelihood of queries and problems.
• Assist the Buyer to research and select from home and abroad the best quality merchandise suppliers at the best price to maximize sales and profit margins. In conjunction with the Buyer, control the selection of merchandise for the sales within the agreed markdown and to reach the agreed stock level.
• Place re-orders as applicable in consultation with buyers and communicate relevant information to all relevant parties in planning and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate database of vendor agreements and forward completed vendor agreements to Merchandise Planning.
• Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide buyers with reports and recommendations per brand portfolio.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. Sets explicit performance standards and tracks progress.
• Develops relationships with a wide variety of people. Builds rapport and engages input from others with empathy and concern.
• Analyzes complex information to define problems and move to solutions; communicates clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.
• Takes action to develop new skills, seeks assignments that stretch beyond comfort zones.
• Decisively makes high-quality decisions, seeking input as needed and distinguishing opinions from facts.

About You

The ideal candidate should have the qualifications, skills, capabilities and experience listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Qualification in Retailing or Retail Management/Purchase/Sales or related programs.
• Minimum of 5+ years in Buying and Merchandising, with at least 3 years in a multi-brand luxury department store experience.
• Strong buying background and expertise in multi-brand luxury department stores is a MUST.
• Relevant experience in buying and supplies within the retail industry.
• Deep understanding and experience with Purchasing Contracts.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent negotiation, customer service, and consulting skills.
• Strong market knowledge on trends with experience across GCC regions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing market dynamics.
• Knowledge in MicroStrategy is preferable.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Vendor/brand Relationship Management).
• Ability to source and conduct product research.
• System knowledge and PO management.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Good business acumen and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to work.
• Enthusiastic about the retail industry and keen to further develop buying skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.