Strategic Buyer - Sports & Fashion, Data-Driven, SAP

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

Job summary

A leading global well-being company in Dubai is seeking a results-oriented Buyer to manage end-to-end buying operations for its Sports Division. This role involves leading product selections, optimizing vendor relationships, and analyzing market trends. Candidates should have strong skills in SAP and Power BI, along with a Bachelor's degree in Business and at least 3–5 years of experience in the buying sector. The position requires excellent negotiation and communication skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in buying in retail fashion or apparel.
• Proven expertise in inventory management and data-driven analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead product selection and procurement for GMG’s Sports Division.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and analyze consumer behavior.
• Negotiate supplier terms for optimal pricing and delivery.
• Utilize SAP and Power BI for purchasing data analysis.
• Collaborate with merchandising and logistics teams for product flow.
• Manage budgets to align purchasing with financial objectives.
• Assess and maintain supplier performance and relationships.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and prepare reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP proficiency

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Certification in Procurement Management

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

A leading global well-being company in Dubai is seeking a results-oriented Buyer to manage end-to-end buying operations for its Sports Division. This role involves leading product selections, optimizing vendor relationships, and analyzing market trends. Candidates should have strong skills in SAP and Power BI, along with a Bachelor's degree in Business and at least 3–5 years of experience in the buying sector. The position requires excellent negotiation and communication skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.