Senior Buyer--Sports Wear

At Genius HR Tech we are hiring for a role of Senior Buyer-Sports Wear Category with a leading Retail Conglomerate

Location Dubai:-

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Category Management: Exercise full ownership of the buying cycle, from seasonal planning through to in-season execution and management.
• Financial Performance: Drive results for the assigned categories
• Strategic Planning: Prepare seasonal assortment plans, range frameworks, and option counts aligned with financial targets and brand identity.
• Buying Strategy: Execute strategies covering product mix, pricing architecture, margin delivery, and inventory productivity.
• Global Sourcing: Proactively develop sourcing opportunities beyond India to improve product differentiation, speed-to-market, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborative Development: Partner closely with Buyers and Graphic Designers to translate customer insights and trends into commercially viable, cohesive assortments.
• Vendor Management: Oversee the vendor base, including selection, onboarding, negotiations, costing, MOQ management, and delivery adherence.
• Commercial Negotiation: Secure target margins while maintaining strict quality, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Trade Analysis: Monitor sales, stock levels, intake margins, and sell-through; implement corrective in-season actions to optimize performance.
• Supply Chain Partnership: Collaborate with Planning and Supply Chain teams on OTB management, buy quantities, and replenishment strategies.
• Calendar Discipline: Ensure strict adherence to critical path calendars for timely product delivery across all seasons.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and develop the team, setting clear objectives and building internal bench strength.
• Market Intelligence: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of trade dynamics, competitor landscapes, and evolving customer behavior.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Buying experience within fashion retail or a private label environment.
• Commercial Track Record: Proven ability to independently manage a category and deliver high-impact commercial results.
• People Management: Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Trade Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of trade, market dynamics, and customer preferences.
• Category Breadth: Experience is not restricted to menswear or denim; candidates with diverse category exposure are highly encouraged.
• Sourcing Reach: Professional exposure to sourcing markets beyond India is a critical preference.
• Skill Set: Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven retail culture