Senior Buyer: End-to-End Product Development & Licensing

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences is seeking a seasoned Buyer to join our Abu Dhabi Retail team, overseeing end-to-end product development for iconic attractions. You will own categories, source products, manage suppliers, and collaborate with IP holders to deliver licensed products.

The role reports to the Senior Retail Buyer and requires 7+ years in retail buying and product development, with strong stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Retail Buying and Product Development.
• Experience managing suppliers and vendors.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to category and product performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop assigned retail product categories.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process.
• Source products and identify new suppliers and market opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Work closely with Merchandise Planning on buy plans, intake dates and core line ordering.
• Monitor category performance, sales, stock levels and best/slow sellers.
• Manage category budgets, open-to-buy, cost of goods, freight and GP margins.
• Coordinate new item creation, pricing, purchase orders and visual merchandising requirements.
• Ensure products meet UAE testing, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IP holders and partners on licensed product development.
• Identify opportunities to grow and strengthen your category.

Skills

End-to-end product development

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Multi-priority handling

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Miral Experiences is seeking a seasoned Buyer to join our Abu Dhabi Retail team, overseeing end-to-end product development for iconic attractions. You will own categories, source products, manage suppliers, and collaborate with IP holders to deliver licensed products.

The role reports to the Senior Retail Buyer and requires 7+ years in retail buying and product development, with strong stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.