MENA Food Buyer & Category Lead

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Food Buyer to manage purchasing and stock availability for MENA stores. Responsibilities include planning product orders, achieving KPIs for margins, and collaborating with UK teams to align product strategy. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Food Buying within FMCG companies, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. Join us to make a significant impact in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Food Buying within FMCG companies.
• Experience in food technical and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order food products to ensure availability.
• Achieve KPI targets for sales and margin.
• Optimize sourcing trends and conduct store visits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

SAP solutions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking a Food Buyer to manage purchasing and stock availability for MENA stores. Responsibilities include planning product orders, achieving KPIs for margins, and collaborating with UK teams to align product strategy. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Food Buying within FMCG companies, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. Join us to make a significant impact in the retail sector.