Senior Buyer

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury retail seeks a Senior Buyer to shape the buying strategy for high-end fashion brands. The role involves managing product lifecycles, analyzing sales data, and fostering partnerships with luxury brands to enhance both retail and e-commerce offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury retail buying.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead seasonal buying strategies.
• Manage product lifecycle from selection to performance.
• Analyze sales data and KPIs to drive decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Brand savvy

Negotiation

Job description

As a Senior Buyer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the commercial and creative direction of a curated portfolio of high-end and luxury fashion brands. With an expert eye and deep commercial acumen, you ll lead the development and execution of a buying strategy that elevates our in-store and online offering across multiple GCC markets.

You will manage a dynamic product lifecycle from market selection to post-launch performance sourcing exclusive capsules, optimising OTB, and driving full-price sell-through across both retail boutiques and e-commerce platforms. This role is suited to a commercially confident, analytically strong, and brand-savvy buyer who thrives in the evolving world of omnichannel luxury retail.

What you ll need to succeed

• Define and lead seasonal buying strategies across both retail and e-commerce, tailoring assortments by market and channel.
• Own and manage OTB, balancing commercial performance, product curation, and brand identity.
• Attend global market weeks and buying appointments, identifying exclusive launches and regionally relevant collections.
• Source innovative product concepts and exclusives to attract new luxury clients and differentiate our omnichannel offering
• Analyze sales data, customer insights, and channel-specific KPIs to drive business decisions.
• Maximize full-price sell-through, manage markdown strategy, and ensure efficient stock turn and ageing.
• Develop pricing and stock allocation strategies in collaboration with merchandising and e-commerce teams.
• Monitor the full product lifecycle, adjusting buys and replenishment in-season based on trading performance
• Own vendor communication and commercial negotiations including terms, delivery planning, stock swaps, RTVs, and markdown contributions.
• Foster strong partnerships with luxury maisons, showrooms, and brand principals to secure exclusivity and brand access.
• Partner closely with e-commerce, retail operations, marketing, visual merchandising, CRM, and supply chain to deliver coordinated launches and compelling storytelling.
• Brief and align marketing and digital teams on seasonal narratives, campaign moments, and exclusive product features.
• Present buys, market insights, and performance reviews to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior buyers and assistants, ensuring they take full ownership of their categories.
• Foster a high-performance culture that blends analytical rigor with brand intuition and creativity.

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