Category Buyer – Toys & Children’s Products

Our client is a well-established retailer with a growing e-commerce presence, operating across physical stores and online channels.

We are hiring an experienced Category Buyer to manage and grow the toys, children’s, party, and novelty categories.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining category strategy, building commercially successful product ranges, expanding supplier networks, and driving revenue growth across retail and e-commerce channels.

• Own the toys & children’s category across retail and e-commerce, building ranges that drive sales, margin, and customer demand.
• Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and commercial terms.
• Develop category plans based on shopper insights, trends, and sales performance.
• Manage buying, forecasting, replenishment, and inventory to meet revenue targets and minimize stock risk.
• Analyze sales, margin, and stock data to identify growth opportunities and improve category performance.
• Ensure all products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with retail and e-commerce teams on pricing, promotions, and campaign execution.

• 5+ years’ experience as a category buyer in toys, children’s products, party and novelty items, babywear or FMCG.
• Strong buying, merchandising, pricing, and category management experience to drive revenue and profit growth.
• Proven multi-channel expertise across retail and e-commerce - strong understanding of e-commerce vs in-store shopping comparisons and trends.
• Strong shopper insight capability (aisle layout, PoS, merchandising strategies).
• Solid commercial and financial acumen with experience managing sales, margin, and inventory targets.
• Forward-thinking, trend-aware, and customer-focused approach to category growth.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

• Currently based in the UAE and able to live and work in Dubai.
• Fluent in English – must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Professional appearance, strong work ethic, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Must be able to travel to China and Europe.

Bachelor’s degree