Buyer - Office Furniture

The Role
As a Sourcing Manager for Office Furniture in a retail company, the
responsibilities would revolve around efficiently and effectively managing the
sourcing and procurement of office furniture to meet the needs of retail
business. Vendor Management: Identify and establish relationships with
reliable vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers of office furniture. Evaluate
potential partners based on their product range, quality, pricing, capacity,
and ability to meet the company's demands. Negotiation and Contracts:
Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with vendors to secure the best deals
for the company. Your negotiation skills will play a crucial role in achieving
favorable pricing and terms that align with the company's budget. Sourcing
Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for office
furniture. This strategy should take into account factors such as product
variety, quality standards, pricing tiers, and the evolving needs of your
retail business. Product Selection: Collaborate with internal stakeholders,
including retail managers and interior designers, to select office furniture
products that cater to the preferences of your target customers. Consider
trends in design and functionality to offer appealing options. Quality
Assurance: Establish quality control processes to ensure that the furniture
items meet the required standards. This might involve conducting inspections,
requesting product samples, and setting up quality benchmarks. Budget
Management: Manage the budget allocated for office furniture procurement.
Strive to balance cost-effectiveness with product quality to maximize value
for the company. Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels based
on demand forecasts and sales trends. Prevent stockouts while minimizing
excess inventory to manage costs efficiently. Logistics and Delivery:
Coordinate logistics and delivery processes with vendors to ensure timely and
accurate shipments. Collaborate with distribution and retail teams to
facilitate smooth product delivery to retail locations. Market Research: Stay
informed about market trends, emerging designs, and innovative materials in
the office furniture industry. This knowledge will help you make informed
sourcing decisions and keep your product offerings competitive. Supplier
Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers to foster a
collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership. Effective communication and
relationship-building can lead to better terms and improved collaboration.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as
disruptions in raw material supply or geopolitical issues that might affect
production. Develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks. Data Analysis:
Utilize data analytics to track product performance, sales trends, and
customer preferences. This information can guide your decisions in refining
your product assortment. Sustainability Considerations: Given the growing
importance of sustainability, explore options for sourcing eco-friendly and
sustainable office furniture. Align your sourcing practices with the company's
environmental values.

Requirements
Role as a Sourcing Manager for Office Furniture in a retail company involves
strategic thinking, effective communication, vendor management skills, and a
thorough understanding of both the retail industry and the office furniture
market. By making well-informed decisions and optimizing your sourcing
processes, you can contribute to the success of your retail business while
providing customers with appealing and functional office furniture options.
The candidate should be graduate in any discipline and with the minimum of ‎5
years of experience in sourcing office furniture's.

About the company
Pan Emirates is Now Pan Home A Three-Decade Legacy With a legacy that dates
back to ‎1992, Pan Home (formerly Pan Emirates) is one of the regions leading
home furnishing retailers. Successfully operating ‎22 showrooms across the GCC,
we have a well established online and offline presence in the market. Through
our indoor and outdoor furnishing collections, Pan Home aims to inspire
customers to reimagine and recreate their dream homes. Our comprehensive
collection of furniture and home decor pieces are handpicked from across the
globe, catering to the ever-evolving needs and tastes of our customers.
Whether you're looking for statement pieces to elevate your home, creating a
stunning outdoor living space, or looking for unique aesthetics and design
inspirations, Pan Home is your one-stop destination for affordable luxury
furnishing. Our extensive product range is designed to strike a perfect
balance between aesthetics and function in your home. The goal is to provide
unique and bespoke products while at the same time delivering quality and
value to our customers.