Sports Buyer: Strategic Range & Margin Leader

GMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GMG in Dubai seeks an experienced Buyer to own buying and inventory strategy for assigned categories within the Business Unit. You will build commercially sharp, brand-aligned ranges and manage core/carry-forward business; translate sales, stock and margin data into decisive actions to protect availability, sell-through and gross margin.

Collaborating with Category Managers, Merchandising and Logistics, you will forecast needs, place rebuys and cancellations, and oversee launches, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, or related field; master’s an advantage.
• 4+ years in buying or merchandising, including 2+ years in retail buying.
• Strong knowledge of the global performance market and Run/Train categories.
• Solid product knowledge: footwear and apparel technologies and key franchises.
• Hands-on experience in range planning, store matrix building, OTB, markdown and promotions.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with large data sets.
• Intermediate Excel; SAP ERP and Power BI experience.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with brand partners and suppliers.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple seasons under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Build seasonal and in-season ranges aligned to brand vision and financial plans.
• Plan brand and product presence by store based on grading, clustering and segmentation.
• Track performance beyond the brand; identify opportunities and threats.
• Manage replenishment of core/carry-forward business; forecast needs and prevent stockouts.
• Analyze sales, stock, sell-through, ASP and GP% and act on risks and opportunities.
• Recommend pricing, markdown timing and promotional strategy while protecting margin.
• Work with Merchandising and Allocation to manage stock through season transitions.
• Own the seasonal launch calendar and key product launches with partners.
• Negotiate cost prices, trading terms, rebates; manage POs end-to-end with Logistics.
• Maintain buying, range-effectiveness and supplier KPI reports in SAP and Power BI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Forecasting

Store matrix building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

GMG in Dubai seeks an experienced Buyer to own buying and inventory strategy for assigned categories within the Business Unit. You will build commercially sharp, brand-aligned ranges and manage core/carry-forward business; translate sales, stock and margin data into decisive actions to protect availability, sell-through and gross margin.

Collaborating with Category Managers, Merchandising and Logistics, you will forecast needs, place rebuys and cancellations, and oversee launches, while