Senior Kitchen Buying Manager - Growth & Merch Strategy

Landmark Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Group is seeking a Buying Manager for Kitchen category in Dubai, UAE. The role oversees the end-to-end product category management, including planning, vendor relations, and budget performance.

The candidate should bring 12-15 years of experience, with at least 8 years in home retail, and a strong kitchen category background. The position involves leading category growth, merchandise planning, design/quality oversight, and a focus on margins and inventory.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 8+ years in home retail or related industry.
• Experience in kitchen category / home retail is mandatory.
• Postgraduate or Graduate degree is required.
• Dubai, UAE location is stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Drive category growth and profitability with comprehensive category business plans.
• Drive and monitor gross margins for the category and align with budgets.
• Prepare annual plans and assist in budget creation for merchandising.
• Ensure adherence to financial plans across sales, markdowns, margin and inventory.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships and optimal buying strategy.
• Oversee recruitment, team development and performance management.
• Conduct competition research and map market trends affecting the business.

Skills

Category management

Vendor management

Merchandising planning

People management

Market research

Education

Postgraduate or Graduate

Job description

Landmark Group is seeking a Buying Manager for Kitchen category in Dubai, UAE. The role oversees the end-to-end product category management, including planning, vendor relations, and budget performance.

The candidate should bring 12-15 years of experience, with at least 8 years in home retail, and a strong kitchen category background. The position involves leading category growth, merchandise planning, design/quality oversight, and a focus on margins and inventory.