Senior Buyer "Purchasing" (Digital)

Merge Recruitment Agency; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a retail buyer with at least two years of experience in a large retailer. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, be fluent in Arabic and English, and possess strong computer skills. Key responsibilities include purchasing high-quality merchandise, managing budgets, and evaluating suppliers. This role demands an individual who can adapt to market trends and ensure stock levels are maintained effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from a reputable university.
• At least two years of buying retail experience in a large retailer.
• Arabic – Native / Mother Tongue proficiency.
• English – Fluent / Excellent proficiency.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase high-quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.
• Plan, forecast, and report on sales and business performance.
• Control Line or family budgets based on sales and profitability.
• Maintain healthy stock turns and manage liquidation plans.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria.
• Monitor market trends and competition in the retail industry.

Skills

Buying retail experience

Strong computer skills

Arabic proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price.
• Plan, forecast and report on sales and business performance according to category requirements.
• Control Line or family budgets (Sales, Profitability and stocks).
• Maintain healthy stock turns and implement ongoing liquidation plans for excess and dormant stocks to keep stock levels on targets.
• Maintain, implement purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate and implement advertising and promotional initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives, and monitoring local competition.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
• Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences to network with potential suppliers.
• Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends etc.
• Tour the sales floor regularly, talk to sales associates and customers, and identify or resolve urgent issues.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Initiate cost adjustment claims and follow up with vendors to secure execution.
• Coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from a reputable university.
• Buying retail experience of at least two years in same position with a large retailer.
• Arabic – Native / Mother Tongue proficiency.
• English – Fluent / Excellent proficiency.
• Strong computer skills.