Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - Beauty / Fashion / Home (Retail)

About The Role

We are seeking a commercially driven and strategic Senior Buyer to lead category growth, maximize profitability, and strengthen vendor partnerships within a dynamic retail environment. This role is responsible for end-to-end category management, buying strategy, merchandise planning, vendor negotiation, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with market insight, trend awareness, and negotiation expertise to deliver sustained category growth.

Key Responsibilities

Buying Strategy & Budget Planning

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with overall business and merchandise plans
• Plan and manage buying budgets to drive sales and gross margin growth
• Identify category growth opportunities and build long-term growth pillars
• Ensure timely procurement to achieve sales and profit targets
• Implement cost reduction strategies through centralized bulk buying and optimized vendor mix
  
  

Category & Brand Management

• Drive sales and margin performance across assigned categories/brands
• Oversee pricing, promotion, assortment, and allocation strategies
• Monitor and review performance using structured scorecards and KPIs
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration across planning, operations, e-commerce, and finance
• Maintain and grow relationships with key strategic vendors
  
  

Vendor Management

• Develop and expand vendor base through active scouting and negotiation
• Negotiate commercial terms to maximize profitability and cash flow
• Evaluate vendor capabilities through market visits, trade shows, and product demonstrations
• Continuously renegotiate to maintain competitive advantage
  
  

Order & Supply Chain Management

• Collaborate with Planning team on demand forecasting and order placement
• Ensure merchandise delivery as per agreed service level agreements
• Track logistics from supplier to distribution center
• Manage reverse logistics for faulty/damaged goods
  
  

Merchandise Planning & Analytics

• Supervise merchandise analytics and sourcing triggers
• Align buying decisions with sales forecasts, inventory checks, and seasonal events
• Conduct territory visits across GCC markets
• Perform in-season management to protect margin and maximize sell-through
  
  

Quality Control

• Define and oversee quality control standards and processes
• Ensure all procured merchandise meets defined quality benchmarks
  
  

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Buyers, Assistant Buyers, Designers, and Coordinators
• Drive performance management and succession planning
• Build a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Enhance team productivity through structured coaching and training
  
  

Key Interactions

• Retail Operations
• Planning
• E-commerce
• Finance
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong commercial acumen with P&L ownership experience
• Deep understanding of retail buying, merchandising, and margin management
• Proven vendor negotiation and supplier development expertise
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret sales data and market trends
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders
• Leadership experience managing buying teams
  
  

Why Join Us?

Join a fast-growing, omnichannel retail environment where you will have the opportunity to shape category strategy, build high-impact vendor partnerships, and lead a high-performing team.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences, fosters equity, and promotes belonging.

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