Buyer - Decor at LANDMARK GROUP

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Buying, Vendor Management, Trend Analysis, Product Sourcing, Price Negotiation, Inventory Management, Market Research, Product Development, Budgeting, Stakeholder Communication, Commercial Awareness, Merchandising

Industry

Retail

Description

Buyer - Decor Develop strategic buying plans for the assigned department/category. Ensure smooth buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation, and selection, in compliance with the contract principles to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the concept Responsibilities for Internal Candidates 1. Key Responsibilities Plan, Identify and select new range of products and review the existing ones Analyze consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends Analyze customer demand, price, quality and availability Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products Liaise with stores and territories to ensure supply meets demand and right product ranges are assigned in respective stores and territories Support in the seasonal budget keeping in mind past performance, current trends and future events that may impact the business Negotiate products for the assigned subgroups at the lowest possible price and with the most viable commercial terms Partner with the Merchandise Planner to manage and control inventory levels, stock replenishment and delivery objectives Review existing items to ensure products remain competitive Provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices Keep up to date with market trends and react to changes in demand Analyzing market reports and strategizing plans for the stores, then presenting ideas to senior management Create promotional plans in conjunction with marketing Conduct market visits for R & D both International and within territories Attend Trade fairs every season in order to assess trends and be abreast with the current market scenario Travel and meet Suppliers every season and place orders to get timely deliveries Train and mentor junior staff 2. Job Specifications Ability to thrive in a high growth, entrepreneurial and ambiguous environment Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills, with a “hands-on” attitude and a focus on fast execution Good sense for trends, creativity and a thorough understanding of customer needs Strong communication skills and ability to clearly communicate with different stakeholders Ability to prioritize tasks and to balance immediate and long term needs of the business while retaining agility to pivot as needed Ability to recognize a new trend, item, look, technique, early in its life-cycle and deliver quickly Fashion Graduate 6-8 years of product development and sourcing experience, for furniture and home furnishing products preferred. NIFT , Pearl Institute preffered . Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure. Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer. We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade. Home Box is a one-stop shop offering smart furniture and furnishings for everyday living, at affordable prices. Launched in 2013, Home Box is one of the Landmark Group’s fastest growing concepts with 51 stores across KSA, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar. With an extensive offering of great quality products, Home Box makes customers feel at home with its good, honest prices and friendly, helpful service.   Through Home Box, the Group aims to provide customers with tasteful yet affordable home furnishing solutions that promises to transform your space with our bold textures and exquisite décor that make every occasion memorable with a commitment to be the heart of your home, offering an exceptional, cost-effective shopping journey. Known for its modern designs and high quality, Home Box is celebrated for shaping contemporary lifestyles with curated collections that combine aesthetic appeal and the latest trends at affordable prices.   “At Home Box, we continually research market trends to create products that fulfil our customers’ needs. Our goal is to fill the market gap for fashionable, contemporary home essentials at affordable prices. We are committed to enhancing the customer experience through innovative approaches, as exemplified by our new store concept, which elevates economical home shopping and promises 'Always more in the box' for our customers,” stated Ajay Antal, CEO of Home Box.     8,000+ Products offering amazing quality and prices. 50+ Stores helping millions of satisfied customers. 4 Countries where we’ve made our mark in 3 years. 1000+ Emp.dedicated to great service.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic buying plans and manage the end-to-end sourcing process for decor products to achieve financial objectives. Analyze consumer trends and maintain supplier relationships to ensure a competitive and viable product range.