Associate Buyer | Luxury Handbags and Accessories | Buying, Department stores

Associate Buyer | Luxury Handbags and Accessories | Buying, Department stores

At Al Tayer Insignia, your career is more than a job — it’s a journey into the heart of luxury retail. For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with the world’s most iconic brands, creating award‑winning retail experiences across our boutiques, department stores, and leading online platforms. With stores and outlets across the GCC and a truly seamless omnichannel presence, we bring style, innovation, and heritage together.

Here, you’ll join a diverse, customer‑obsessed, passionate team that celebrates creativity, values individuality, and empowers you to grow. Join us on our journey, reimagining fashion and redefining the meaning of luxury in the region.

At Bloomingdale’s and Harvey Nichols
, we set the benchmark for luxury fashion retail in the GCC. Our stores are home to the most coveted designer labels and contemporary brands, offering an unparalleled shopping experience for our discerning clientele. Join us and be part of shaping the future of luxury fashion.

We are looking for an Associate Buyer to manage the Women’s Accessories category. You will play a crucial role in our retail buying and your primary focus will be on the handbags and accessories portfolio, ensuring we offer our customers the latest and most desirable luxury fashion accessories. You’ll work closely with the buying team, providing administrative support, monitoring sales and stock levels, and offering valuable input on product selection and strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced, luxury fashion environment, where your analytical skills and passion for the industry can truly shine.

• Buying support:
  Assist with the buying process for the handbag portfolio, including product selection, order entry, and making in‑season edits.
• Administrative tasks:
  Handle administrative duties and data compilation to support the development of seasonal strategies and financial targets.
• Stock and sales monitoring:
  Track deliveries, monitor stock levels, and process in‑season reorders to maximize sales opportunities and minimize risk.
• Analysis and reporting:
  Review sales performance to identify trends, participate in meetings on sales forecasts and financial planning, and analyze data for strategic decisions.
• Communication:
  Provide performance updates to business partners on an ongoing basis, participate in cross‑functional meetings, and present to internal stakeholders when required.
• Market and trend analysis:
  Monitor the market to identify new trends and commercial opportunities. Gather customer and store associate feedback.
• Vendor relationship:
  Assist in managing vendor relationships and participate in discussions to negotiate trading and payment terms.
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Work effectively with other departments like Planning, Studio, Stores, and Distribution to achieve team objectives.

Al Tayer Insignia is a leading luxury retail group in the GCC, operating boutique and department store formats as well as omnichannel retail solutions. We partner with leading global luxury fashion brands to deliver top‑tier customer experiences.