Retail Buyer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
We are looking for a competent Retail Buyer to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock.The quality and variety of products on our shelves are essential for our success. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. As a retail buyer, you will also need to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices.The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable growth.Responsibilities
- Identify customer preferences and forecast consumer trends
- Evaluate supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
- Discover and purchase new products and check the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves
- Negotiate terms of agreements to achieve the best deal for our company
- Ensure the timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
- Monitor stock levels and make plans for buying within a budget
- Create reports on sales, budgets and customer satisfaction and adjust your strategies accordingly
- Forge and maintain trust relationships with suppliers to promote fair dealing
- Attend events, fairs and exhibitions to remain up-to-date with the markets trends
- Proven experience as a retail buyer or relevant role
- Outstanding communication abilities
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrable aptitude with effective negotiating tactics
- Up to speed with purchasing best practices
- Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of purchasing software (e.g. SpendMap) is an advantage
- High school diploma; BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field will be considered a plus
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1761673
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:5500 - 6500 per month
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned