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
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