Job Requisition ID: 161027Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every dayOverview of the roleTo execute buying strategies that maximise the business for MENA and deliver profitable results and manage key business categories for growth.What you will do

• Procure product line merchandise from suppliers by using customer sales information and potential upcoming trends.
• Negotiate attractive purchasing terms for products from suppliers that help to reduce costs.
• Develop sales strategy for existing inventory and new product launches
• Review competitors and keep track of new products and their pricing
• Monitor daily sales, accounts, inventory and generate reports
• Deliver promotional activity to drive sales and competitiveness whilst supporting effective stock management

Required skills to be successfulJob-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks: Good communication skills, good negotiation skills, and collaborative and a team playerWhat equips you for the roleEducation: High school or University degreeMinimum Experience and Knowledge: Analytical skills, good in Microsoft applications especially MS excel and SAPThe role is open for UAE NationalsAbout Al-Futtaim RetailAl-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference

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