product manager

purchase executive

bid manager

senior buyer

purchase manager

merchandise buyer

Landmark Group

<div>
 
 Buyer &ndash; Furniture
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The job holder will be responsible for developing strategic buying plans to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of Home Box. Also, responsible to ensure smooth buying operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and selection for Bedroom Department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vendor and Product Research
 
 
 
 
 
 Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing processes
 
 
 
 
 
 Identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation
 
 
 
 
 
 Ensure effective communication, collation and follow-up on various product requirements and findings obtained from the sales/store data
 
 
 
 
 
 Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market visits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vendor Management
 
 
 
 
 
 Develop an adequate vendor base for the company through attending Fair &amp; Exhibitions
 
 
 
 
 
 Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise
 
 
 
 
 
 Maintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users
 
 
 
 
 
 Identify, evaluate and select appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Order Management
 
 
 
 
 
 Place orders for the new items and initiate repeat orders for the categories he is responsible based on the buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement.
 
 
 
 
 
 Monitor sales and movements of the new launched products and suggest merchandise planners to initiate re-orders or to de-list the range if it is not moving
 
 
 
 
 
 Implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Market &amp; Competition study
 
 
 
 
 
 Market &amp; competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new product ranges accordingly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skill:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Must have 4-5years(Assistant Buyer) and 8-10 years(Buyers) of relevant experience from Furniture (Bedroom) buying and preferably from Retail industry.
 
 
 
 
 
 Strong understanding of Costing of key materials.
 
 
 
 
 
 Good knowledge of Furniture sourcing by importing from key countries
 
 
 
 
 
 Attention to details on product specifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Vendor management &amp; Strong negotiation skill
 
 
 
 
 
 Planning and organizing skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Strong Analytical skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Commercial business acumen
 
 
 
 
 
 Market research &amp; Competition study
 
</div>

Buyers and Assistant Buyers - Furniture , Home Box

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
 
 
 
 Associate Buyer | MAF LifeStyle | Buying department
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, receipt of items and follow up on supplier payments, preparing budgets and providing administrative support to the Buying function.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/ products in line with the overall merchandise direction and defined financial objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compile all necessary sales reports, data and feedback for upcoming buying trips at department/ brand/ category level, demonstrating insight on areas of opportunity and risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Propose re-orders to the buyer providing all information to relevant parties in the planning and supply chain.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, trading terms and delivery windows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the intake margin of the delivered goods, and the pricing is as per the agreed conditions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that the order confirmation is matching the initial order and communicate any discrepancy to the vendor.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be aware of buying trends and customer preferences to support the Buying team effectively.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
 </li>
 <li>
 1-2 years of experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Home industry in a must.
 </li>
 <li>
 English Fluency.
 </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>

Assistant Buyer - Home Division

Chalhoub Group

<div>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. 
What you'll be doing
Our Buyer is responsible for managing OTB deployed and product selection, ensuring point of sales are filled commercially and the brand image is well executed. These key points are reflected from pre-buying stage to the post buying stage and are monitored throughout the season.<ul><li>
Demonstrate creative drive and talent in planning, selecting and buying product.</li><li>
Utilize knowledge and expertise to bring in innovative new merchandise, new concepts and potentially exclusive product to attract new customers and grow sales.</li><li>
Influence and challenge OTB creation, managing how to spend OTB.</li><li>
Analyze and interpret sales figures to make good business decisions.</li><li>
Take responsibility for gross margin, stock turn and sell thru.</li><li>
Actively participate in buys, product selection, and quantifying orders.</li><li>
Manage the sale markdown strategy and stock liquidation.</li><li>
Present the buys to management and store team.</li><li>
Work closely with marketing, VM and store teams, supply chain and e-commerce.</li><li>
Demonstrate awareness of trends, global market trends and competitors.</li><li>
Own supplier relationship and communication.</li><li>
Actively negotiate with suppliers on stock swaps, RTVs, markdown contribution.</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed
<ul><li>Mandatory volume buying experience.</li><li>
Sensitivity to all product categories.</li><li>
Availability and eligible to travel to the US, UK, and across the GCC frequently.</li><li>
Ability to work proactively with minimal support.</li><li>
Should have had experience owning/managing the OTB.</li><li>
At least 3 years of experience within the fashion buying industry.</li><li>
Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.</li><li>
Commercially confident, analytically strong, and brand-savvy.</li></ul>
What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</div>

Buyer - Lifestyle High-Street

RTC1 Recruitment Services

<div>
 
 
 Position Title:
 
 Category Buyer - Sports Retail
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full Time
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 up to 18K AED all inclusive depending on experience and qualifications
 
 
 
 Job Location:
 
 Dubai, UAE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Client:
 
 
 
 A Dubai-based enterprise, with a continuously growing portfolio of various industries including luxury fashion, couture accessories, and lifestyle brands.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and execute category strategies aligned with seasonal sports trends and commercial goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan and buy assortments for sportswear, footwear, equipment, and accessories
 </li>
 <li>
 Select suppliers and brands based on performance, quality, innovation, and consumer appeal
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiate cost prices, margins, terms, rebates, and delivery schedules. Manage product lifecycle from selection to in-store and online launch
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Open to any nationalities from 40 years old and below
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 6 years UAE experience as a Buyer or Category Buyer in retail sports, multi-brand sports retail or omnichannel retail
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong commercial and negotiation skills with understanding of seasonal buying cycles and demand planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Immediate joiners are highly preffered
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 How to Apply:
 
 
 
 Send your CV in word format to:
 
 JOBZSEEKERSUAE2024 AT GMAIL DOT COM
 
 and use &ldquo;
 
 Category Buyer - Sports Retail
 
 &rdquo; as email subject
 
 
 
</div>

Category Buyer - Sports Retail

<div>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.
Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.
Sustainability is at the core of the Group&rsquo;s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women&rsquo;s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040. 
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Buyer, you will be at the forefront of shaping the commercial and creative direction of a curated portfolio of lifestyle high-street fashion brands. With an expert eye and deep commercial acumen, you&rsquo;ll lead the development and execution of a buying strategy that elevates our in-store and online offering across multiple GCC markets.
You will manage a dynamic product lifecycle from market selection to post-launch performance&mdash;sourcing exclusive capsules, optimising OTB, and driving full-price sell-through across both retail boutiques and e-commerce platforms.<ul><li>
Manage a complex portfolio of brands and demonstrate creative drive and talent in planning, selecting and buying product.</li><li>
Utilize knowledge and expertise to bring in innovative new merchandise, new concepts and potentially exclusive product to attract new customers and grow sales.</li><li>
Influence and challenge OTB creation, managing how to spend OTB.</li><li>
 Analyze and interpret sales figures to make good business decisions.</li><li>
 Take responsibility for gross margin, stock turn and sell thru.</li><li>
 Actively participate in buys, product selection, and quantifying orders. Manage the sale markdown strategy and stock liquidation.</li><li>
 Present the buys to management and store team.</li><li>
 Work closely with marketing, VM, and store teams, supply chain and e-commerce.</li><li>
 Demonstrate awareness of trends, global market trends and competitors.</li><li>
Own supplier relationship and communication.</li><li>
Actively negotiate with suppliers on stock swaps, RTVs, markdown contribution.</li></ul>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed
<ul><li>Mandatory volume buying experience.</li><li>
Sensitivity to all product categories.</li><li>
Availability and eligible to travel to the US, UK, and across the GCC frequently.</li><li>
Ability to work proactively with minimal support.</li><li>
Should have had experience owning/managing the OTB.</li><li>
At least 5 years of experience within the fashion buying industry.</li><li>
Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.</li><li>
Commercially confident, analytically strong, and brand-savvy.</li></ul>
What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</div>

Senior Buyer - Lifestyle High-Street

<div>
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, receipt of items and follow up on supplier payments, preparing budgets and providing administrative support to the Buying function.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/ products in line with the overall merchandise direction and defined financial objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Compile all necessary sales reports, data and feedback for upcoming buying trips at department/ brand/ category level, demonstrating insight on areas of opportunity and risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Propose re-orders to the buyer providing all information to relevant parties in the planning and supply chain.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, trading terms and delivery windows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the intake margin of the delivered goods, and the pricing is as per the agreed conditions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that the order confirmation is matching the initial order and communicate any discrepancy to the vendor.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Be aware of buying trends and customer preferences to support the Buying team effectively.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
 </li>
 <li>
 1-2 years of experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Home industry in a must.
 </li>
 <li>
 English Fluency.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Emirati Talent- Assistant Buyer

<div>
 
 The job holder is responsible for ensuring Concept merchandise planning &amp; MIS analytics based on actual sales, sales forecasts, company order parameters, inventory checks, forthcoming events &amp; replenishment needs etc.
 
 
 Also responsible for maximizing sales and profitability in the business by providing effective planograms, managing assortments across stores by Territory/Department/Class/Sub-Class and ensuring inventory levels to achieve or exceed sales targets set by the business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Merchandise Financial, Strategic and Assortment Planning
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure creation of merchandise plans for all department/category based on insights gained from merchandise analytics, customer preference, historical trends and future outlook projected by the buyer.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maximize 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>
 Discuss, decide and freeze the concept merchandise strategic plans around the following factors:
 </li>
 <li>
 Financials (sales, stock, forward cover etc).
 </li>
 <li>
 Store (sub-group level sales, allocation, replenishment etc).
 </li>
 <li>
 Assortment (style, price, brand, supplier etc).
 </li>
 <li>
 Building working relationships with Store Managers &amp; identifying their needs, providing information on key factors such as last pieces, items not selling, discontinued lines etc. &amp; allowing freshness into the stores.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare &amp; monitor reports on performance of Dept./Class/Subclass (where applicable) to identify any exceptions to Sales, Stockholdings, Forward Covers, Inflows and propose actions on out-of-line situations to the Planners/Buyers monthly with action to be taken.
 </li>
 <li>
 Visit warehouses and stores on an agreed frequency to monitor orders arrival into warehouse and ensure items are displayed in the correct quantities where store planograms /matrices have space.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Skill
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Must have 3-4 years of relevant experience in retail. Home &amp; Furniture Industry preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of Merchandise planning and analytics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experienced in using planning applications to execute the planning role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning and organizing skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good knowledge of MS Office.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Supply Planner - Home Box

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