Merchandiser – Sourcing

AimGulf; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf in Doha seeks a merchandising professional to support product sourcing, vendor coordination, and merchandise planning to ensure optimal availability, quality, and cost-efficiency across the Gulf region. You will develop seasonal sourcing strategies, negotiate with approved vendors, monitor development timelines, and coordinate with logistics and QA to ensure compliant, on-time deliveries.

The role requires 2–5 years in merchandising or buying and a Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset and ability to interpret data

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal sourcing strategies aligned with brand objectives and forecasts.
• Source and develop products with approved vendors and manufacturers across local and international markets.
• Negotiate costs, terms, and delivery with suppliers to optimize margins.
• Monitor product development progress and ensure timely approvals and deliveries.
• Coordinate with quality control and logistics for compliance and inbound shipments.
• Track sourcing documentation and cost sheets for auditing.
• Stay updated on market trends and identify sourcing alternatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpret data & market trends

MS Excel proficiency

Sourcing tools

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting product sourcing, vendor coordination, and merchandise planning to ensure optimal product availability, quality, and cost-efficiency. The role plays a critical part in executing seasonal buying strategies, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining brand and quality standards across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing seasonal sourcing strategies in alignment with brand objectives, sales forecasts, and margin targets.
• Source and develop products through approved vendors and manufacturers across local and international markets to meet brand objectives.
• Manage vendor communications, including quotations, lead times, minimum order quantities, and compliance documentation.
• Negotiate costs, payment terms, delivery timelines, freight conditions, and sampling procedures with suppliers to achieve optimal margins.
• Monitor product development progress and critical path to ensure timely approvals, production, and delivery as per calendar timelines.
• Conduct vendor assessments and assist in onboarding reliable suppliers aligned with quality, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Coordinate with quality control and logistics teams to ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and smooth inbound shipments.
• Analyze sourcing performance by reviewing product costing, order fulfillment rates, and supplier scorecards to support continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with market trends, fabric and raw material innovations, and manufacturing capabilities to recommend sourcing alternatives.
• Support post-season reviews with suppliers to evaluate performance, share feedback, and identify areas for development.
• Liaise with internal departments including merchandising, logistics, marketing, and finance to ensure cohesive execution of sourcing plans.
• Assist in seasonal markdown planning, inventory analysis, and order re-negotiations based on sales performance and market dynamics.
• Track and maintain accurate sourcing documentation, POs, and cost sheets for auditing and performance review purposes.

Experience Required:

2-5 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, or buying within the retail industry.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• Analytical skills
• Ability to interpret data and market trends
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Sourcing tools
• ERP systems

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

A Dubai headquartered fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating international brand franchises. Its stores cover apparel, footwear, beauty, sportswear and food outlets across the Gulf and beyond, supported by retail operations, buying, supply chain and marketing teams.

Company Industry:

Retail

Department / Functional Area:

Back Office

Closing Date:

14 October 2026