A retail company in Dubai is seeking a retail buyer to plan and select a diverse range of products. The ideal candidate will have experience in supplier negotiation and strong analytical skills to understand market trends. Responsibilities include managing stock levels and liaising with other departments to ensure supply meets demand.
Qualifications
Experience in retail buying and supplier negotiation.
Strong analytical skills to analyze buyer patterns and market trends.
Ability to manage stock levels and financial budgets.
Responsabilités
Plan and select products for retail outlets.
Analyze consumer buying patterns and predict trends.
Negotiate terms of contracts with suppliers.
Manage stock levels and respond to demand changes.
Description du poste
Description
A retail buyer is responsible for planning and selecting a range of products to sell in retail outlets. The buyer must consider the following factors when making purchasing decisions:
customer demand, including price, quality and availability;
market trends;
store policy;
financial budgets.
Typical work activities
Throughout the year, tasks typically involve:
analysing consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends;
regularly reviewing performance indicators,such assales 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, in the UK and overseas, 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;
* Le salaire de référence se base sur les salaires cibles des leaders du marché dans leurs secteurs correspondants. Il vise à servir de guide pour aider les membres Premium à évaluer les postes vacants et contribuer aux négociations salariales. Le salaire de référence n’est pas fourni directement par l’entreprise et peut pourrait être beaucoup plus élevé ou plus bas.