Lead Buyer - Hospitality Industry

A leading hospitality group in Qatar is seeking an accomplished Lead Buyer to join its dynamic retail and merchandisingdivision. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s merchandise strategy, overseeing product planning, sourcing, andbuying for multiple retail outlets across the group’s portfolio.

This position requires a results-driven professional with strong analytical and commercial acumen, capable of driving product performance, optimizing inventory levels, and identifying new marketopportunities. The role offers the chance to work in a creative and fast-paced environment that blends culture, art, and hospitality into exceptional customer experiences.

• Develop and implement merchandise plans aligned with the organization’s retail andbrand strategies.
• Conduct detailed data analysis and forecasting to anticipate product demand, managestock levels, and drive buying decisions.
• Monitorsales trends, supplier performance, and inventory turnover to ensure optimal product mix and profitability.
• Support pricing and promotional strategies by analyzing market data, competition, and historical performance.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Retail & Merchandise Planning on budgeting,forecasting, and range planning.
• Manageend-to-end procurement processes — from purchase requests and suppliernegotiations to order tracking and approvals.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries, competitive pricing, and high-quality standards.
• Liaise with logistics and retail operations to ensure seamless product flow and availability across all outlets.
• Provideanalytical reports and insights to enhance sales performance and stockefficiency.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to merchandising strategy refinement.
• Stayup to date with retail and hospitality trends through market research, tradefairs, and competitor analysis.

• Bachelor’sdegree or equivalent qualification in Business, Retail Management, or related field.
• Minimum5 years of proven experience in merchandise buying, ideally within hospitality,retail, or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel andother relevant software tools.
• Exceptionalnegotiation and supplier management abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities inafat-paced environment.
• Strong commercial mindset and understanding of retail performance metrics.
• Creativethinker with a keen eye for product trends and consumer preferences.
• Collaborative,proactive, and results-driven professional

• Reports To:
  
  Head of Retail & Merchandise Planning