Buyer

confidential; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity awaits in the fashion division for a Buyer who will take charge of multiple departments. This role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating terms, and ensuring that buying activities align with the strategic vision of the organization. With a focus on maximizing gross margins and maintaining organized records, the Buyer will play a crucial role in enhancing the overall commercial performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fashion retail, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a vibrant team and make a significant impact in the world of fashion!

Qualifications

• 5 years of buying experience, preferably in fashion retail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor database to maximize commercial value.
• Negotiate terms with vendors and improve gross margin.
• Monitor stock and sell-through rates for business objectives.

Skills

Buying experience

Fashion retail experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer relations management

Knowledge of Arabic culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for the Buying of at least 1 or 2 departments of the Fashion Division. He/She is also responsible for all commercial activities (suppliers, products, and stocks) within his portfolio.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage vendors database in the most commercial way ensuring that the absolute number of active vendors will deliver the highest commercial value to the organization.
• Negotiate terms with vendors and look to constantly improve the season's collections to improve gross margin.
• Manage the buying activities, creating the buying plan and select brands and products that meet agreed criteria and strategic vision of the division.
• Ensure all articles are set up accurately and POs communicated to vendor's on-time and within agreed OTB parameters.
• Ensure that all records and files are kept in an organized and efficient way to ensure business continuity at all times.
• Ensure reporting tools are always refreshed allowing for easy continuous interrogation of business performance.
• Hold regular management meetings with key stakeholders to ensure that commercial information is communicated to the relevant parties to allow for optimum performance.
• Monitor stock and sell thru rates to ensure that business objectives are being adhered to and product targets are achieved.
• Ensure all buys confirm to the agreed OTB parameters set by Head of Buying and Merchandise Planning Manager.
• Ensure buys are made on time, are set up accurately and communicated to suppliers in a timely fashion.
• Manage gross margin in line with agreed budgets.
• Ensure all communication between the supplier/brand is clear, concise and on time to ensure that the commercial deadlines are met.
• Ensure all buys conform to the agreed OTB parameters set with supplier.
• Liaise with ABA Legal Department to ensure that all Own Buy and commercial contracts are approved in a timely fashion and conform to ABA terms of business.
• Manage the agreed supplier timescale for order placement and delivery into store. This is very important to overall availability.
• Liaise between Architects and brands/supplier to ensure that all new shop in shop and brand fixtures are approved and installed to the agreed schedule and to the agreed ABA standard.
• Monitor progress of all deliveries to ensure that new collections are delivered as requested and agreed.
• Liaise with warehouse and logistics to ensure that goods are receipted as per agreements and can flow through to the shop floor.
• Liaise with the administration team to ensure price changes and any promotion activity is put through the system and agreed with brands accordingly.

Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or any related field.
• 5 years of experience in a Buying position with preferably fashion retail experience.
• Experience in Premium/Luxury Fashion.
• Organized with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, preferably with French speaking background.
• Good knowledge on Arabic culture, market and local fashion trends would be useful.
• Demonstrable customer relations management skills.