Buyer

Job Description

Buyers, also known as purchasing agents, are analyzers, negotiators and deal-
makers. They research, evaluate and buy products for companies to either
resell to customers or use in their everyday operations.

Key Accountabilities and process:
Determine buying requirements and formulate buying plan and budget for the
assigned department/category

Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the
merchandize strategy as laid down by the department/ category manager

Help meet the profit targets by ensuring timely procurement of the
department/category Merchandise

Pursue cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and/ or
selecting appropriate vendor mix, scanning the environment for benchmarks and
constantly improving the purchase process

Develop an adequate vendor base for the concept through active scouting and
negotiation / renegotiation

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

Place orders based on the buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as
per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement

Implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that
maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow

Track the merchandise transportation from supplier to landmark distribution
center and ensure smooth flow of goods

Follow the reverse logistics guidelines to send the faulty / damaged goods
back to the vendor

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

Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and discuss the same with the
department/category Manager from time to time to assess realignment of
existing processes

Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market
visits

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

Graduates / High School with Diploma in commerce

Language

English – Mandatory

Arabic – Beginner / intermediate

Job Experience

‎3-‎4 years in retail industry in buying and merchandising role

Technology

Basic MS office, Excel and PPT.

Others

Good Knowledge of Buying processes

Good Knowledge of Retail brands

Planning and organizing skills

Networking skills & Negotiation skills.

Attention to detail

Qualifications

Job Description

Buyers, also known as purchasing agents, are analyzers, negotiators and deal-
makers. They research, evaluate and buy products for companies to either
resell to customers or use in their everyday operations.

Key Accountabilities and process:
Determine buying requirements and formulate buying plan and budget for the
assigned department/category
Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the
merchandize strategy as laid down by the department/ category manager
Help meet the profit targets by ensuring timely procurement of the
department/category Merchandise
Pursue cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and/ or
selecting appropriate vendor mix, scanning the environment for benchmarks and
constantly improving the purchase process
Develop an adequate vendor base for the concept through active scouting and
negotiation / renegotiation
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
Place orders based on the buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as
per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement
Implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that
maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow
Track the merchandise transportation from supplier to landmark distribution
center and ensure smooth flow of goods
Follow the reverse logistics guidelines to send the faulty / damaged goods
back to the vendor
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
Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and discuss the same with the
department/category Manager from time to time to assess realignment of
existing processes
Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market
visits

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

Graduates / High School with Diploma in commerce

Language

English – Mandatory

Arabic – Beginner / intermediate

Job Experience

‎3-‎4 years in retail industry in buying and merchandising role

Technology

Basic MS office, Excel and PPT.

Others

Good Knowledge of Buying processes

Good Knowledge of Retail brands

Planning and organizing skills

Networking skills & Negotiation skills.

Attention to detail

Primary Location: AE-AE-United Arab Emirates
Work location/ موقع العمل: Landmark Tower - Dubai , , Dubai25030 ‎25030
Job: Buying
Organization: Splash Concept
Schedule label /الجدول الزمني: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting/نشر تسمية الوظيفة: Jan ‎5, ‎2023, ‎8:38:‎13 AM