Assistant Buyer

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Assistant Buyer-Kids HH


POSITION OBJECTIVE


Support the Buyer / Senior Buyer on delivery of category strategy and managing
ranging, pricing and promotional strategy for the designated category.


Key Responsibilities


Buying Budget and Planning


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


Category Merchandise Planning


Drive customer focused merchandise plans (pricing, promotion, assortment etc.)
for the department to achieve sales and market share growth, and freeze
associated plan with Merchandise Planning department
Study trends from historical data around product category sales and market
research to assist in the overall planning process
Ensure adherence to financial plan in all key areas - sales, markdowns, margin
& average inventory


Category Design and Quality


Ensure optimum utilization of customer and market research information to
guide department decisions on the introduction of new products, product
assortment, shelf layout, promotion and pricing of products in the store


Work with Quality to ensure that the merchandise procured and received meets
the quality standards set by Home Centre


Vendor Management


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


Order Management


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 Home Centre distribution
centre and ensure smooth flow of goods


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


Vendor and Product Research


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


Map competition prices / products and provide qualitative inputs to the
business


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


JOB SPECIFICATION


Post Graduate/Graduate


‎5-‎10 years’ relevant experience of which at least ‎5 years should have been in
the retail industry (preferably Home Furnishing in a buying and merchandising
role)


Good Knowledge of Buying processes
Good Knowledge of Retail brands
Planning and organising skills
Good Analytical skills
Networking skills
Negotiation skills


Attention to detail


Qualifications


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Primary Location: United Arab Emirates
Job: Buying
Organization: Homecentre Concept
Schedule label /الجدول الزمني: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting/نشر تسمية الوظيفة: Apr ‎6, ‎2023, ‎6:08:‎49 AM

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: Landmark Group
  • Announcement date: 06/04/2023
  • Type of employment: -
  • Experience level: -
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