Senior Buyer: Tabletop, Lighting and Home Decor Growth

Lals Group LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Lals Group LLC is seeking a seasoned professional for Buying Budget and Planning, Product Research, and Strategic Sourcing. The role focuses on identifying growth opportunities, managing category budgets with the planning team, and ensuring strong vendor relationships and quality standards.

Responsibilities span product development, range definition, in-store marketing communication, and performance analysis to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Graduation or post-graduation degree; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years total experience with 3+ years in a buying role in relevant categories.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills; Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Proven financial and business acumen with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support Sr Buyer with strategies to develop the category and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage the category budget with Planning team to maximize sales and profits.
• Conduct market research through visits and trade shows to capture trends.
• Develop product range and influence in-store VM and marketing communication.
• Initiate cost reductions through centralized buying and vendor selection.
• Collaborate with planning, shipping, warehousing on demand estimation and orders.
• Review weekly category performance and take in-season actions to optimize sales.
• Ensure all procured merchandise meets highest quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Graduation/Post-Graduation

NIFT

NID

PEARL

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lals Group LLC is seeking a seasoned professional for Buying Budget and Planning, Product Research, and Strategic Sourcing. The role focuses on identifying growth opportunities, managing category budgets with the planning team, and ensuring strong vendor relationships and quality standards.

Responsibilities span product development, range definition, in-store marketing communication, and performance analysis to maximize profitability.