Strategic Buying & Sourcing Lead

Career Raiser; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Raiser is seeking a Retail Buyer to plan and select a range of products for its retail outlets in Dubai. The role focuses on considering customer demand, price, quality, and availability, while aligning with market trends and store policies.

You will manage budgets and engage with suppliers to secure favorable terms. The role involves analyzing consumer patterns, forecasting sales, managing stock levels, and collaborating with various departments to implement projects and promotions.

Qualifications

• customer demand, including price, quality and availability
• market trends
• store policy
• financial budgets

Responsibilities

• analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends
• regularly reviewing performance indicators, such as sales and discount levels
• managing plans for stock levels
• reacting to changes in demand and logistics
• meeting suppliers and negotiating terms of contract
• maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products
• liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed
• attending trade fairs to select and assemble a new collection of products
• participating in promotional activities
• writing reports and forecasting sales levels
• presenting new ranges to senior retail managers
• liaising with shop personnel to ensure supply meets demand
• getting feedback from customers
• training and mentoring junior staff

Job description

Career Raiser is seeking a Retail Buyer to plan and select a range of products for its retail outlets in Dubai. The role focuses on considering customer demand, price, quality, and availability, while aligning with market trends and store policies.

You will manage budgets and engage with suppliers to secure favorable terms. The role involves analyzing consumer patterns, forecasting sales, managing stock levels, and collaborating with various departments to implement projects and promotions.