Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Job Location UAE Developing and implementing annual and seasonal buying strategies to achieve financial and brand objectives Building and managing budgets for the category including range planning stock allocation and inventory forecasting Ensuring alignment with sales gross margin stock turnover and availability KPIs through proactive planning and monitoring Creating and delivering compelling product assortments that resonate with target customers in terms of fashion quality and value Sourcing highquality products by leveraging industry networks and fostering strong supplier relationships Conducting indepth market research to identify emerging trends and integrate findings into buying decisions Managing the inseason performance of products recommending adjustments to stock pricing and assortments Collaborating with crossfunctional teams including design planning and marketing to execute cohesive strategies across channels Driving innovation in product offerings by integrating insights from market trends and customer feedback into buying decisions Serving as the customer advocate by analyzing market trends competitors and consumer insights to inform buying decisions Job Details Bachelors degree in business management or a related stream At least 5 years of buying category management experience ideally within fine jewellery or fashion jewellery for large retail groups Proficient understanding of key metrics of the merchandising functions such as OTB range reviews sales and stock intake Strong knowledge of global industry trends and a proven ability to apply insights to informed decisionmaking Wellestablished industry network with a solid understanding of best practices in buying and sourcing within the jewellery category Strong skills in MS Excel Excellent communication and presentation skills