Buyer, Retail

Overview

Talent Acquisition Partner at Splash, UAE | Recruitment Specialist in Retail, E-commerce & Fintech | Gold Medalist in Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the seasonal buying strategy for Women’s Wear.
• Conduct trend research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to build a compelling product range.
• Partner with Design and Planning teams to ensure alignment with brand direction and assortment needs.

Financial & Business Management

• Own category-level P&L, ensuring revenue, margin, and sell-through targets are met.
• Monitor weekly performance, analyze KPIs, and take corrective actions to optimize sales and profitability.
• Manage OTB in collaboration with Planning teams.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers across key sourcing markets.
• Negotiate costs, margins, payment terms, and delivery timelines to maximize profitability.
• Source new suppliers to drive innovation and cost efficiency.

Product Development & Execution

• Oversee sampling, product development, and approvals in line with brand quality standards.
• Ensure timely order placement, tracking, and shipment follow-ups.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with VM, Marketing, and Retail teams for seasonal launches and promotions.
• Work with QC teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Buying, preferably in Women’s Apparel.
• Strong understanding of seasonal fashion trends, fabrics, fits, and silhouettes.
• Proven experience managing P&L and driving category performance.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and communication abilities.
• Experience working with regional and international sourcing hubs is an advantage.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries
• Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion