Strategic Sports Buyer & Merchandising Expert

Gulf Marketing Group (GMG Group); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Marketing Group seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing and inventory strategies within the assigned Business Unit. You will source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure high-quality, market-appropriate products at competitive pricing.

You will collaborate with the Category Manager to align buying strategies with profitability and customer satisfaction, while leveraging SAP and Power BI for reporting and decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business; degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Master's degree advantageous.
• Certification in Procurement beneficial.
• 6 years total experience: 4 years procurement, 2 years retail buying.
• Experience in inventory management.
• SAP ERP knowledge required.
• Proficiency in Power BI.
• Experience in sports retail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end buying process from product selection to PO placement and on-time delivery to stores.
• Conduct market, competitor, and consumer trend analysis for sports categories.
• Build seasonal and in-season assortments aligned with category strategy and financial plans.
• Negotiate cost prices, terms, rebates, and other agreements to maximize margin.
• Review sales, stock, and margin by category, brand, and SKU; identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage stock levels with Merchandising and Allocation to align with seasonal demand.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure timely inbound flow and complete shipments.
• Collaborate with Store and Merchandising for feedback on product performance and visuals.
• Use SAP and Power BI to create reports on purchasing performance and supplier KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and complete records of buying activities.
• Support promotions, campaigns, and seasonal launches by aligning availability and pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Certification in Procurement

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Gulf Marketing Group seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing and inventory strategies within the assigned Business Unit. You will source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure high-quality, market-appropriate products at competitive pricing.

You will collaborate with the Category Manager to align buying strategies with profitability and customer satisfaction, while leveraging SAP and Power BI for reporting and decision support.