Strategic Buyer & Merchandising Leader

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a Buyer for Toys R Us within the SINYAR Management Program. The role involves developing strategies for Boys, BRU and R Zone in the GCC region, managing over 100 vendors, negotiating prices, and aligning merchandising with financial goals.

You will influence product development, pricing, promotions, and visual merchandising across the region. The ideal candidate holds a BBA in Business Management or Buying, has SAP knowledge, and at least 4 years of merchandising

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and analytical skills essential.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Highly organized with adaptability to change.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set yearly buying budgets and merchandise strategy for Boys, BRU & R Zone in GCC.
• Negotiate with international and local vendors to secure favorable prices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development, promotions and visual merchandising.
• Lead and develop the buying team to ensure accurate assortments and customer focus.
• Coordinate with Operations and Visual Merchandising managers on store assortment plans.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Influencing/negotiation

Organised / structured

Communication & leadership

Education

BBA in Business Management or Buying

Tools

SAP

Job description

Al-Futtaim Retail is seeking a Buyer for Toys R Us within the SINYAR Management Program. The role involves developing strategies for Boys, BRU and R Zone in the GCC region, managing over 100 vendors, negotiating prices, and aligning merchandising with financial goals.

You will influence product development, pricing, promotions, and visual merchandising across the region. The ideal candidate holds a BBA in Business Management or Buying, has SAP knowledge, and at least 4 years of merchandising