Assistant Buyer Full Time

The Assistant Buyer opportunity in Dubai with Majid Al Futtaim highlights key areas such as retail buying and merchandising, vendor management UAE, and inventory management.

The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, receipt of items and follow up on supplier payments, preparing budgets and providing administrative support to the Buying function.

ROLE PROFILE

• Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/ products in line with the overall merchandise direction and defined financial objectives.
• Compile all necessary sales reports, data and feedback for upcoming buying trips at department/ brand/ category level, demonstrating insight on areas of opportunity and risk.
• Propose re-orders to the buyer providing all information to relevant parties in the planning and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, trading terms and delivery windows.
• Ensure the intake margin of the delivered goods, and the pricing is as per the agreed conditions.
• Ensure that the order confirmation is matching the initial order and communicate any discrepancy to the vendor.
• Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy.
• Be aware of buying trends and customer preferences to support the Buying team effectively.

Requirements

• Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Experience in Home industry in a must.
• English Fluency.

As an Assistant Buyer at Majid Al Futtaim, responsibilities include merchandise planning Dubai, purchase order processing, and supplier negotiation UAE.