Buyer Nursery & Hard Goods Category Apparel Group Dubai
Full time @Apparel Group posted 4 months ago in Retail Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 26469
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Career Level Senior
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Experience 4 Years
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Gender Male Female
Job Description
Apparel Group presently has a job opening for suitably qualified candidate for position of a Buyer in Nursery & Hard Goods Category at Jabel Ali South, Dubai, AE. This is a Senior level full time role. For this position salary ranges from 10000-20000 AED, which may be slightly negotiable during the interview process.
Responsibilities of Buyer
- Product Sourcing & Procurement:
- Source, evaluate, and select factories for baby strollers, nursery furniture, and other hard goods (e.g., high chairs, car seats, cribs, playpens).
- Develop relationships with manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors ten sure the best pricing, quality, design and availability.
- Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitor products to identify opportunities for new product offerings.
- Brand Development & Management:
- Develop and manage the brand portfolio for the baby stroller, nursery, and hard goods categories, ensuring alignment with the brand’s strategy.
- Work closely with the marketing and merchandising teams tonsure brand positioning, promotion, and merchandising strategies are executed successfully.
- Maintain a balance between established, recognized brands and emerging new brands that meet quality standards and consumer demands.
- Inventory Management & Product Assortment:
- Collaborate with inventory planners to forecast demand, ensuring the right mix of products in the right quantities at the right time.
- Monitor stock levels and make purchasing decisions based on sales trends, seasonal fluctuations, and customer demand.
- Plan and manage product assortments, ensuring a competitive and appealing offering across baby strollers, nursery items, and hard goods.
- Pricing & Margins:
- Develop pricing strategies that are competitive yet profitable, ensuring margin targets are met.
- Negotiate terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible deals on cost, delivery terms, and product quality.
- Work with finance and category management teams to ensure cost control and margin.
Supplier Relations & Negotiations
- Must have great relationship with factories.
- Lead negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service levels.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent
- product supply and improved terms.
- Evaluate vendor performance and provide feedback on product quality, shipping, and customer service.
- Work closely with new frames and material for new products.
- Market Research & Trend Analysis:
- Stay informed of trends in the baby products industry, including new technologies, materials, and consumer preferences.
- Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and industry data to drive future buying decisions.
- Provide insights into competitive products and pricing, as well as emerging trends within the market.
- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Collaborate with product development, merchandising, and design teams to ensure product offerings meet consumer needs and brand expectations.
- Work with the quality assurance and compliance teams to ensure that products meet safety and regulatory standards for baby goods.
- Partner with the marketing and sales teams to create effective product launches and promotional campaigns.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Track and report on sales performance, inventory turnover, and supplier performance.
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management on product assortment, performance, and category growth.
Requirements for Role of Buyer
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- At least 5-7 years of experience in product hard goods buying, category management, or procurement, preferably within the baby products, nursery, or nursery consumer goods sectors.
- Experience in managing brands, working with suppliers, and developing buying strategies.
- Proven experience with inventory management and product assortment strategies.
Skills And Knowledge Desired
- Familiarity with the baby stroller and nursery product categories is highly desirable.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of industry standards, regulations, and trends in baby products.
- Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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