Buyer - Sofa Category

We are hiring for 'Buyer -Sofa category" with one of our client a leading retail company in Dubai, UAE.

Job Location : Dubai, UAE.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Develop strategic buying plans for the assigned department/category. Ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the concept.

Job Responsibilities:

- Plan, Identify and select new range of products and review the existing ones.

- Analyse customer demand, price, quality and availability.

- Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products.

- Liaise with stores and territories to ensure supply meets demand and right product ranges are assigned in respective stores and territories.

- Negotiate products for the assigned subgroups at the lowest possible price and with the most viable commercial terms.

- Partner with the Merchandise Planner to manage and control inventory levels, stock replenishment and delivery objectives.

- Conduct market visits for R & D both International and within territories.

Qualification : Graduate or Post Graduate

Experience required:

3-6 years- relevant experience of which at least 3-5 years should have been in the retail industry (preferably Home Furnishing in a buying role)