Assistant Buyer

Asst. Buyer – Homeware (Kitchen)

The job holder will be responsible & supporting Category Buyer for buying
operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and
selection for Kitchen section in Homeware Department.

Vendor and Product Research

Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing
processes

Support to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source
products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant
renegotiation

Vendor Management

Support in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through
attending Fair & Exhibitions

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 suggest appropriate vendor mix to achieve business
objectives

Order Management

Place orders for the new items and initiate repeat orders for the category
based on the Buying plan and Planogram. Ensure merchandise is delivered as per
the plan based on the agreed service level agreement.

Follow up with Supplier for Production and Packaging status

Support Category Buyer to implement financial and credit services agreement
with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow

Market & Competition study

Market & competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new
product ranges accordingly

Skill:
Must have ‎1-‎2 years of relevant experience from Homeware buying

Good knowledge of Homeware category.

Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products

Vendor management & Strong negotiation skill

Planning and organizing skills

Analytical skills

Commercial business acumen

Market research & Competition study

Qualifications

Asst. Buyer – Homeware (Kitchen)

The job holder will be responsible & supporting Category Buyer for buying
operations through Product Sourcing, vendor identification, evaluation and
selection for Kitchen section in Homeware Department.

Vendor and Product Research

Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and assess realign the existing
processes

Support to identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source
products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant
renegotiation

Vendor Management

Support in developing an adequate vendor base for the company through
attending Fair & Exhibitions

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 suggest appropriate vendor mix to achieve business
objectives

Order Management

Place orders for the new items and initiate repeat orders for the category
based on the Buying plan and Planogram. Ensure merchandise is delivered as per
the plan based on the agreed service level agreement.

Follow up with Supplier for Production and Packaging status

Support Category Buyer to implement financial and credit services agreement
with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow

Market & Competition study

Market & competition study in categories he is responsible and suggests new
product ranges accordingly

Skill:
Must have ‎1-‎2 years of relevant experience from Homeware buying

Good knowledge of Homeware category.

Good knowledge of Retail Industry and products

Vendor management & Strong negotiation skill

Planning and organizing skills

Analytical skills

Commercial business acumen

Market research & Competition study

Primary Location: United Arab Emirates
Job: Buying
Organization: Home Box Concept
Schedule label /الجدول الزمني: Regular
Shift: Standard
Job Type: Full-time
Day Job
Job Posting/نشر تسمية الوظيفة: Jun ‎8, ‎2022, ‎5:00:‎11 AM