Buyer(Fashion Industry)

We are a growing, agile apparel company seeking a resourceful and highly motivated Junior Buyer to take ownership of a key product category (e.g., Knitwear, Accessories, or Outerwear). In a smaller team, this role is highly visible and impactful, requiring a unique blend of creativity, detailed administration, and strong vendor negotiation skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to learn the business end-to-end and can wear multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Product Life Cycle Management

• Range Building & Selection: Work directly with the Founder/Senior Buyer to select and purchase the seasonal range, ensuring the assortment aligns with the brand's unique aesthetic, target customer, and financial goals.
• Costing & Negotiation: Directly engage with suppliers (often internationally) to negotiate favorable pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), payment terms, and delivery schedules to protect margin.
• Quality Assurance Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for quality checks and approvals on production samples, ensuring garments meet the brand's quality standards before shipment.

2. Cross-Functional Operations & Inventory

• Inventory Control: Manage inventory levels for the assigned category; monitor current stock, forecast necessary reorders, and initiate timely stock adjustments or markdowns to maintain a healthy flow of goods.
• E-commerce & Marketing Support: Collaborate closely with the E-commerce and Marketing teams to ensure product descriptions, imagery, and launch timelines are accurate and optimized for online sales.
• Shipping & Logistics Coordination: Work directly with freight forwarders and logistics partners to track and expedite shipments, troubleshooting customs or delivery issues to minimize delays.

3. Data & Trend Analysis

• Sales Analysis: Conduct frequent deep dives into sales data to understand customer preferences and performance. Use these insights to influence in-season trade decisions and inform future buying strategies.
• Market Research: Proactively shop the competition (both online and in physical stores) and monitor niche trends to identify missed opportunities and ensure the brand remains competitive.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an Assistant Buyer, Merchandising, or supply chain role, ideally within a smaller or fast-growing business where resources were limited.
• Entrepreneurial Attitude: Must be highly proactive, comfortable taking initiative, and possess a "roll-up-your-sleeves" approach to getting tasks done.
• Negotiation & Communication: Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally with international vendors and internal stakeholders; comfortable negotiating costs and timelines.
• Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and experience using basic e-commerce platforms (like Shopify) or simple inventory management systems is a strong advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of UAE experience do you have?
• What is your current/last drawn salary?
• Do you have experience in Apparel Company?
• can you join immediately?