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Majid Al Futtaim

<div>
 
 
 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Buyer | Majid Al Futtaim LifeStyle | Buying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The Buyer will be responsible for implementing the buy strategy for the assigned brand and building a product assortment that meets customer needs and drives the growth of the Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle business. The Buyer will support the General Manager Merchandising in highlighting short and long-term strategic approaches, future growth opportunities, and areas of risk for the business with regards to product ranging, allocation, inventory, brand perception, pricing, and margin.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Formulate a suitable buy strategy and plan in line with Brand and Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Purchase commercial and profitable product ranges to maximize profitability and sales.
 </li>
 <li>
 Control all aspects of stock to minimize loss of sales and balance product mix through consistent and rigorous in season analyses.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate product pricing, cost of shipment, payment terms, and intake margin with local vendors, taking into consideration business and cost effectiveness as the main consideration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor brand performance, initiating corrective action where necessary to ensure operations are conducted within the agreed financial parameters.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deeply understand brand perception, product feedback, and product requests by regularly visiting stores and interacting with the store teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Nurture a strong working relationship with the Planning, Finance, Digital, Logistics, and Operations teams to drive common business goals.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A Bachelors&rsquo; Degree, preferably in Business Management, Marketing or related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 Qualification in Retail Management.
 </li>
 <li>
 3-4 years of experience in a Buying and Merchandising role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fashion retail background is mandatory.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 WHAT WE OFFER
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
 </li>
 <li>
 Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Buyer - Fashion

Gloria Jeans

<div>
 
 We are a fashion retail group that started as a denim specialist in 1988 and has grown into a leading regional fast-fashion retailer with over 600 stores, a strong online presence, more than 7,000 employees, and close to 1 billion USD in revenue.
 
 
 
 
 
 We bring style and value to millions of customers, offering clothing, footwear, and accessories for women, men, and children, while expanding into new product lines such as home and beauty.
 
 
 We believe fashion should be inspiring, accessible, and constantly evolving.
 
 
 
 
 
 Now entering a bold new phase of international growth from our global headquarters in Dubai, UAE, we are looking to strengthen our product development and buying teams with world-class talent.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our vision is to merge decades of retail expertise with cutting-edge technology &mdash; building advanced omnichannel systems, driving operational excellence, and leveraging AI-powered innovation to redefine the fast-fashion landscape.
 
 
 
 
 
 We move fast, adapt boldly, and care deeply about making everyday fashion beautiful and attainable for millions.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are currently looking for Senior Buyers across multiple categories who will take ownership of key product areas including Men, Women, Kids, Accessories, Beauty, Footwear, and Home Decoration.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role involves building and managing product assortments across a wide range of collections.
 
 
 
 
 
 The buyer will work closely with designers and suppliers to identify trends, select products, and develop commercially successful collections within a fast-fashion environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 The position requires strong market awareness, supplier management skills, and the ability to build balanced assortments that combine trend relevance, product creativity, and commercial performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and manage product assortments for the assigned category, ensuring a strong balance between trend relevance, commercial performance, and price positioning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define seasonal buying strategies based on market trends, historical sales data, and customer demand.
 </li>
 <li>
 Select products and develop collections in close collaboration with design teams and suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Travel to suppliers and sourcing markets to review samples, identify new product opportunities, and develop exclusive items.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate prices, quantities, and commercial conditions with suppliers to meet margin and cost targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor product performance and react quickly to sales trends, adjusting orders and product mix when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with merchandising and planning teams to optimize stock levels and product availability across stores and channels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze competitor assortments and market trends to ensure the brand remains competitive and relevant.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the product development calendar to ensure collections are delivered on time and aligned with business priorities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the continuous evolution of the category by identifying new product ideas, materials, and suppliers.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Profile Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven experience as a Buyer or Product Manager within a fast-paced retail or fashion environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with seasonal collections and managing product assortments across multiple categories or product lines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of market trends, customer preferences, and the competitive landscape.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working directly with suppliers, including product selection, development follow-up, and commercial negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and translate insights into buying decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in a fast-moving environment and react quickly to market changes and product performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with design, merchandising, planning, and sourcing teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple collections and deadlines simultaneously.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good communication and negotiation skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Fashion Buyer

<div>
 
 
 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Buyer | Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle | Buying
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and buying at optimum cost, quality and availability, product ranges that meet customer needs thereby maximizing profits and providing a commercially viable range of merchandise for MAF Lifestyle business. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for supporting the General Manager &ndash; Planning &amp; Merchandising in defining and presenting short and long-term strategic approaches, future growth opportunities and areas of risk for the business with regards to brand assortment, ranging, products, positioning inventory and margins.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Formulate a suitable buying strategy, approach and plan in line with Brand and MAF Lifestyle guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct and manage various functional aspects of vendor sourcing/ development, contract negotiation, purchasing, liaising with supply chain and warehouse to ensure optimum efficiency &amp; performance of the function.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that commercial, yet profitable product ranges are developed and bought in order to maximize profit and sales.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the OTB is built up by store, category and subcategory.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage and control, in conjunction with the GM, all aspects of stock to achieve reduced lost sales, improved buying and balanced product mix through careful and rigorous buying.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to development of annual business plans, associated budgets and buying strategies, monitor performance against this, initiating corrective action where necessary to ensure operations are conducted within the agreed financial parameters and targets are achieved.
 </li>
 <li>
 Responsible for achieving set financial targets in relation to all buying activities, OTB, margins, sell thru and markdowns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate product pricing, cost of shipment and payment terms, intake margin and terms with local vendors, taking into consideration business and cost effectiveness as the main consideration.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers and monitor adherence to all contractual terms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay abreast of customer trends, demographic shifts and other influences to ensure buying decisions closely relate to customer preferences contributing to the customer experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct fashion trends and product training of new launches / seasons to the store teams as and when required.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 2-4 years in Merchandising role
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in a retail background is mandatory
 </li>
 <li>
 A Bachelors&rsquo; Degree, preferably in Fashion, Marketing or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Qualification in Retail Management / Purchasing / Sales or related subjects
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 WHAT WE OFFER
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
 </li>
 <li>
 Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Buyer

Landmark Group

<div>
 
 
 Objective:
 
 
 
 To maximise Sales and Profitability in the Business by providing effective Merchandise Strategies, Planning and In Season management of Assortments and Inventory by Department /Concept/Territory/Class/Sub-Class and Item levels to achieve or exceed strategic targets set by the Business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 Planning (Seasonally)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare a
 
 Post Seasonal Analysis
 
 of past performance at Concept/Terittory and Department levels down to Class/Sub-Class and Item levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Discuss and prepare a
 
 SWOT analysis
 
 of the above and document action plans in preperation for the Strategic Planning Process
 </li>
 <li>
 Derive Seasonal Strategies on
 
 Sales , Pricepoint , Supplier, Brands,Size,Colour and Assortment Dimensions
 
 (Where
 
 
 applicable)
 
 
 at Concept/Territory levels down to Class/Sub-Class levels together with the Buyers taking into account past performance and future trends ..
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Presentation of
 
 the Departmental
 
 Strategies
 
 to the Management
 
 for approval
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and Derive
 
 Seasonal Budgets
 
 at Concept/Territory levels down to Class/Sub-Class levels based on the approved Strategy to match the Financial targets set for Sales , Opening /Closing Stocks , Inflows , Forward covers and Sales Margins.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and Drive
 
 Merchandise Financial Plans
 
 For Sales , Opening and Closing stocks with Forward covers and
 
 Planned
 
 
 Inflows
 
 for
 
 by month
 
 and Season with agreed Inflow and Sales Margin Percentages at Dept/Class/Subclass levels( where Applicable).
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare
 
 Store Grading
 
 at Class/SubClass levels to determine the Width and Depth of Ranges for Large , Medium and Small stores with Order quantiies ( where aplicable) .
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare a
 
 Theoretical Range Plan
 
 and present to the Planning Manager for approval.
 </li>
 <li>
 Share the above with the Buyers and together finalise into a
 
 Buy Plan (Range Plan) by month
 
 at Class/Subclass levels to match the Strategy Plans for (Quantities,Options,Prices and Suppliers) and Finacial paremeters (OTB/Inflows) set by Month.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare reports to measure actuals against plan for In Season management of all of the above.(where applicable)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In Season Management (Daily / Weekly)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Monitor Orders
 
 being placed against Open to Buy targets by month on the Buy Plan ensuring that the Orders are placed timeously and according to assortment plans . (Daily/Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that
 
 Order Status and Deliveries
 
 are followed up and that propoed
 
 actions
 
 are
 
 communicated to the buyers for action
 
 to be taken , where deliveries deviate to plan to ensure availability.(Daily /Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Monitor Reports on Performance
 
 of Dept /Concept /Territory perfromance down to Class/Subclass( where Applicable) to
 
 identify
 
 any
 
 exceptions
 
 to Sales , Stockholdings, Forward Covers and Inflows and
 
 propose actions on out of line situations
 
 to the Buyers in a weekly Department meeting with action to be taken by the Planner (where Applicabe) (weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Good and Bad selling Items
 
 to agreed parameters and propose actions to be taken on
 
 Reorders or Price Adjustments for Slow sellers
 
 .(Weekly) .
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the
 
 availability of all replenishment items
 
 and thata
 
 scheduled review of Replenishment Orders
 
 take place to
 
 ensure
 
 availability and
 
 
 that there are
 
 no stock outs
 
 . (Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Check that all
 
 stock received in Territories is allocated to Stores and is selling,
 
 discuss out of line situations with the Buyers and
 
 inform Territories of out of line situations for action
 
 to be taken .(Weekly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Check for
 
 Items that need consolidation
 
 to agreed parameters and
 
 inform Territories for action
 
 .(Weekly)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 I
 
 n Season Management (Bi &ndash;Monthly and Monthly)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Seasonal Budget
 
 performance against Plan and
 
 reforecast
 
 taking into account past performance and trends for
 
 Sales, Opening and Closing Stocks and monthly Inflows/Open to Buy
 
 ( monthly) (Where Applicable).
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Sales Margins
 
 to ensure that Margins are being achieved
 
 across Territories
 
 By department ( Bi-Monthly),
 </li>
 <li>
 To
 
 propose any adjustments or actions
 
 for the
 
 exceptions above
 
 ,propose actionsto be taken together and with agreement of the Buyers to Management for approval on a (Monthly ).
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Identiify consolidations
 
 of stock based on agreed parameters and propose with the Buyer to Management for approval and
 
 communicating to the Territories
 
 on actions to be taken . (Monthly)
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and propose
 
 Price Adjustments to be actioned
 
 on slow sellers with the Buyer to Management for approval and communicate to the territories for action to be taken.(Monthly)
 </li>
 <li>
 To Analyse
 
 Territory Ageing Stocks
 
 and
 
 identifying out of line situations
 
 to agreed Concept Targets and proposing actions to management for approval and communicating to Concept Retail Managerand Territories on actions to be taken.(Monthly)
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Analyse Promotions and Events
 
 and communicate the performance results and out of line situations to the Buyer and Management Team
 
 with lessons learnt
 
 . (Monthly).
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and attend a
 
 Monthly Management Meeting
 
 to give
 
 feedback on Department performance and actions to be taken
 
 on out of line situations together with the
 
 buyer to management
 
 .(Weekly/Monthly)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Store/Competitor Visits.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Visit Territories and Stores
 
 on an agreed frequency to be abreast with Product performance and trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be in tune
 
 with Territory /Store specific requirements
 
 with regard to
 
 Quantity, Range, Price and Customer base
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Visit Competitors
 
 to identify their
 
 Range
 
 
 Composition, Options and Prices
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Report findings and out of line situations to the Buyer and put together an action proposal and communicate to Management and Territories
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Systems Maintenance and Enhancement.
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure that there
 
 are adequate reports to measure performance
 
 to plan for all of the above
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that systems are maintained and
 
 that data integrity is sound
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that
 
 any additional System requirements
 
 
 are communicated
 
 to the Planning Manager
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 People Management (In case applicable)
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor
 
 Trainee Planner development
 
 and facilitate complaint resolution
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee team deployment and
 
 drive motivation levels
 
 of the Trainee Planners
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Basic qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from NIFT / Pearl Academy / Degree in Retail Fashion Management or similar course
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced qualifications: Post Graduate from NIFT / MBA in Retail Management or similar course
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 5 years of experience in the retail industry in a planning role. Candidates should be from an Apparel Retail background or industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of Merchandise planning and an analytics
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning and organising skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of MS Office
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Merchandise Planner

<div>
 
 
 
 Demand planning experience in the Beauty (Bath/Body/Skincare) category is mandatory for this role.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Lifestyle is a leading retail destination, specialising in Beauty, Fashion, and Home products. Established in 1998, Lifestyle has consistently delivered a distinctive shopping experience and an extensive selection of brands and products across colour cosmetics, perfumes, personal care, fashion accessories, home essentials, and home fragrance. With its chain of more than 160 retail stores spread across the GCC, coupled with a rapidly growing E-commerce platform, Lifestyle has established itself as an omnichannel destination-of-choice for Beauty and Fashion, serving more than 4 million customers every year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Objective:
 
 
 
 The job holder will be responsible for maximising sales and profitability in the business by providing effective merchandise strategies, planning and in-season management of assortments and inventory levels for Concept.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 Merchandise Financial, Strategic and Assortment Planning
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maximise Sales and profitability for the Concept
 </li>
 <li>
 Determine high-level financial goals, including pre-season financial plans, in-season projections, open-to-buy management and new store budgets
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and monitor Concept merchandise MIS analytics based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forthcoming events, replenishment needs, etc
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure creation of merchandise plans for all departments/categories based on insights gained from merchandise analytics, customer preference, historical trends and future outlook projected by the buyer
 </li>
 <li>
 Discuss, decide and freeze the concept merchandise strategic plans around the following factors:
 
 
 Financials
 
 - Sales, Stock, OTB, Margins, Forward Cover, etc,
 
 Store
 
 - Subgroup level Sales, Order Quantity, Allocation, Replenishment, etc and
 
 Assortment
 
 - Style, Price, Brand, Supplier, etc
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate the merchandise strategic plan to the buying team for necessary execution
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure effective in-season management across territories (stock balancing, markdown management, stock analysis, stock vs sales performance)
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the merchandise plans periodically to ensure profit is maximised and maintained to reach target levels
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that the standards of Merchandise procedures and Methodologies are maintained and kept uniform
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep abreast of the latest trends affecting Merchandise Planning as well as business environment &amp; product trends. Discuss the same with the Buying team from time to time to assess alignment /realignment of existing processes
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Inventory Stock Optimisation
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained at Concept/Territory, keeping in mind store requirements as well as working capital constraints
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that no instances of stockouts occur on account of any discrepancy on the part of merchandise planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure excess inventory is not maintained at the warehouses or the stores, and there is proper adherence to the concept/territory ageing policy
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Category Promotions
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide inputs on the expected margins, possible price points and other parameters for promotions within the product category
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse the effectiveness of the promotions in achieving the targeted levels of sales and margins
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse the existing stock levels and liaise with the Marketing/VM/Buying/ Retail team for the timely roll-out of promotional campaigns to maintain the territory/warehouse inventory holding norms, as well as to achieve targeted sales
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 In-Season Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure effective in-season management through regular analysis and action planning across concept and territory based on the performance around the following anchors:
 
 sales vs stock, inflows/OTB, stock analysis, stock balancing, margin analysis and promotional activity
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate and facilitate action to be taken on out-of-line situations with Territory Managers
 </li>
 <li>
 Visit territories and stores to be abreast with product performance and trends
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor, Manage and Improve Planning MIS
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure adequate merchandise performance
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 People Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage and support team recruitment
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor team development and facilitate complaint resolution
 </li>
 <li>
 Set KRA's for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee team deployment and drive the motivation levels of the direct reportees
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Demand planning experience in the Beauty (Bath/Body/Skincare) category is mandatory for this role.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 8+ years of retail experience with at least 6 years in planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Retail knowledge
 </li>
 <li>
 Financial &amp; Business Acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Relationship Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Problem Solving &amp; Decision Making
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Management &amp; Leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Resource Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning &amp; Execution abilities
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Merchandise Planning Manager

Al Tayer Insignia

<div>
 
 
 At Al Tayer Insignia, your career is more than a job &mdash; it&rsquo;s a journey into the heart of luxury retail. For over 40 years, we&rsquo;ve partnered with the world&rsquo;s most iconic brands, creating award-winning retail experiences across our boutiques, department stores, and leading online platforms. With stores and outlets across the GCC and a truly seamless omnichannel presence, we bring style, innovation, and heritage together. Here, you&rsquo;ll join a diverse, customer obsessed, passionate team that celebrates creativity, values individuality, and empowers you to grow. Join us on our journey, reimagining fashion and redefining the meaning of luxury in the region.
 
 
 Due to an exciting expansion in KSA, we are looking for a Buyer to join our team, responsible for luxury fashion buy in a new KSA luxury department Store. The role focuses on strategically planning and curating luxury fashion assortments, forecasting product requirements and purchasing optimal quantities that meet customer demand, maximising profitability, and delivering a commercially successful and inspiring range.&nbsp;
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 Strategic Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, sell through, seasonal demands etc to formulate a buying practice in line with consumer /store demands
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Functional Roles and Responsibilities&nbsp;
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Plan and select the range, type, quality and quantity of merchandise according to customer demand, trends, store policies and set prices and sell through targets in conjunction with the Division Merchandise Manager/GMM to ensure they are in line with the budget.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Carry out purchasing activities in line with the brand purchase plans.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Keep abreast of market trends and awareness of competitor activities.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers/principals and monitor the adherence to the contract terms.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Monitor the stock levels in the stores; coordinate with planning team to maintain optimal stock levels in line with the consumer demand.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Support the promotional activities in the store and ensure the merchandise is available in time and in right quantities. Receive and analyze reports on the activities and provide recommendations to the DMM when required.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Support PR and Marketing teams by guiding and validating the selection of products to be included in planned campaign.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Negotiate with suppliers on provision of training for the concerned product.&nbsp; Manage the brand training of staff in the area to ensure that the product knowledge is up to date and that all staff are knowledgeable on new products/trends. Prepare regular trends training and deliver to the business units.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Review buying feedback reports and monitor sales performance on weekly basis against set targets and provide recommendations to DMM as to buying strategy for a respective brand.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Prepare periodic reports both for the business and as requested by principals analyzing the sale turnover and consumer trends per product to arrive at a proposal to maintain/liquidate/dispose of the stocks in conjunction with Planning and/or continue/discontinue product lines.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Conduct regular store visits in all markets to review brand performance and competitor activities
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 People Management Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Provide leadership and direction to subordinates towards the achievement of goals and objectives.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Experience in the GCC region is mandatory, KSA experience strongly preferred
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Understanding of the KSA market and regional consumer trends
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 A strong passion and natural sense for trends, taste, and aesthetics at a luxury level.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strong project management capability, enabling effective planning, coordination, and delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proficient in English and Arabic preferred
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Comfortable with frequent regional travel, as well as regular travel to Europe to develop network of professional &amp; business relationships
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Buyer - Luxury Department Stores - KSA Market

Mammoet

<div>
 
 Summary Of The Role
 
 
 
 
 Senior Project Buyer &ndash; Procurement
 
 for Industry Leader in Heavy Lifting and Transportation
 
 
 Working at
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Senior Project Buyer
 
 to join our procurement team. In this role, you will lead sourcing and contracting activities for complex and high-value projects or procurement categories. You will work closely with project teams and suppliers to deliver procurement outcomes aligned with project and category objectives in terms of cost, quality, delivery, risk, and ESG requirements.
 
 
 This role operates with a high level of autonomy and requires the ability to manage complex procurement activities involving multiple stakeholders and supplier markets.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing &amp; Contracting
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead RFQs/RFPs and sourcing activities for complex project purchases and categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate supplier proposals across technical, commercial and ESG requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct negotiations and make supplier recommendations within delegated authority.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure supplier selection aligns with procurement strategies and governance standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Finalize and manage purchase orders and framework agreements in ERP systems.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Contract &amp; Supplier Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage key supplier contracts and monitor supplier performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain accurate contract records and supplier data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Track contract milestones, renewals and compliance requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Resolve supplier issues and escalate critical matters when necessary.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Procurement Compliance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance standards and legal requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain complete and auditable procurement documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support procurement audits and compliance checks.
 
 
 
 </li>
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 Project Support &amp; Analysis
 
 
 
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 Provide procurement insights and reporting to project stakeholders.
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 Analyze spend and supplier performance to identify cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities.
 
 
 
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 Continuous Improvement
 
 
 
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 Contribute to improvements in procurement processes, tools and best practice.
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 Share knowledge and support development within the procurement team.
 
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Need
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
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 5&ndash;7 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a project-driven or technical environment.
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 Proven experience managing complex procurement activities and supplier negotiations.
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 Experience working with ERP / procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
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 Professional certification such as CIPS is considered an advantage.
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 Strong knowledge of source-to-contract procurement processes.
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 Advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management.
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 Stakeholder management across project teams and business units.
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 Contract management and procurement documentation.
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 Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
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 Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously.
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 Strong communication skills in English.
 
 
 
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 WANT TO KNOW MORE?
 
 
 
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 Take a look at mammoet.com
 
 
 
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Senior Project Buyer – Procurement

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