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Buyer for Textiles, Bedding & Home Accessories

We are looking for dynamic and creative individuals who have been in the industry for the majority of their career and preferably 4 years in the respective category Buyer for textiles, bedding & home accessories. He/She must have worked as a Buyer before and travelled on buying trips internationally.

1. Determines the buying requirements and formulates buying plan as per budget for the assigned category, based on the analysis of the historical trends and future forecasts.
2. Negotiates prices in line with the desired level of margins.
3. Aligns the buying plan to the overall business plan and strategy as laid down by the management.
4. Responsible for negotiating prices and ensuring delivery arrangements with Suppliers/Vendors within a set budget.
5. Maintain a high level of product knowledge, while ensuring the product is procured within the acceptable standard norms of quality and fit.
6. Travel individually or with the companion of other members from the Buying Team to procure and prepare the season buying plans.

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Legnano Teknoelectric Company Middle East, worldwide leader in the production of high-performance cores and laminations for transformers & reactors, is looking for its Dubai seat a competent Buyer to support and develop the company business.

Responsibilities:

• to research, identify, and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure the best quality, price, and delivery terms for goods and services
• to negotiate and purchase materials (for specific projects or stock) according to technical specifications, analysing terms, prices, and delivery schedules
• to cooperate with the Management for strategic projects
• to prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders and ensure compliance with internal procedures and purchasing policies
• to monitor inventory levels, track orders, and coordinate with other teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or overstock situations
• to oversee supplier performance
• to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing any performance or quality issues in a timely manner, with availability to visit them

Languages:

• Italian language is an advantage

Skills:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Education in a production-related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement department (in a manufacturing industry is an advantage)
• Problem-solving
• Computer-savvy

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing
• Industries Manufacturing

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About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG's investments span across four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-oriented Buyer to manage end-to-end buying operations for GMG's Sports Division. The candidate will be responsible for leading seasonal product selections, optimizing vendor relationships, analyzing market trends, and aligning buying strategies with business objectives. This role requires strong collaboration across planning, merchandising, and logistics teams, with proficiency in SAP and Power BI to enable data-driven decision-making and performance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product selection and procurement, sourcing high-quality items that meet consumer demands.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, analyze consumer behavior, and evaluate competitor offerings.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, delivery schedules, and maintain product standards.
• Utilize SAP and Power BI to analyze purchasing data, monitor inventory levels, and forecast future needs.
• Collaborate with merchandising and logistics teams to ensure smooth product flow and address supply chain challenges.
• Manage budgets effectively to ensure purchasing activities align with financial objectives and deliver maximum ROI.
• Assess supplier performance, maintain strong relationships, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GMG's procurement policies and prepare detailed reports on purchasing performance and trends for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Supply Chain Management preferred).
• Certification in Procurement Management (required); postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in buying , with at least 2 years in retail fashion or retail apparel .
• Proven expertise in inventory management, SAP ERP, and data-driven analytics.

Key Skills

• Advanced Excel (mandatory); SAP proficiency preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset with commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong brand knowledge and understanding of the retail lifestyle industry.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable team player

• Associate

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Product Management

• Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail

Planning & Forecasting

Assist with buying planning, including budget splits, size curves, and ongoing planning of merchandise and sales forecasting for lines and categories. Be accountable for achieving sales and gross profit margins.

Buying Merchandising

Provide buyers with merchandising plans for range reviews, including in-season buys.

Enter orders based on range selection and grading from buyers, using appropriate depth/size curves for each style and store, considering historical sales and buyer recommendations.

Assess store execution of merchandising plans and recommend optimal space management options based on store trends and category sales performance.

Communicate merchandising plans to relevant departments and stores.

Follow up regularly with Logistics on stock deliveries and movements to ensure adherence to merchandising plans.

Supplier Management

Support customer service in coordinating with brands to receive item master files, convert them into the required format, and upload into the system.

Assist customer service with receiving supplier confirmations, updating systems, and informing line specialists.

Help reconcile supplier information on sizes, size codes, descriptions, pre-packs, minimums, and colors.

Support in sharing and transmitting sales reports internally and to suppliers.

Stock Management

Assist the Retail Merchandiser in maximizing full-price sell-through by conducting regular stock consolidations between stores.

Support the planning and monitoring of promotions and offers in the system.

Define and monitor carry-over items in the system in coordination with the head of B&M.

Assist in planning in-season and end-of-season product markdowns, coordinating with the head of B&M, Retail Operations, and VMs.

Ensure accurate and timely execution of pricing changes and markdowns.

Maintain stock file accuracy and ensure license product tariff files are up-to-date.

Continuous Improvement

Proactively utilize software and systems to identify areas for buying efficiency improvements.

Develop experience to eventually take over buying responsibilities.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Buyer- Smart womenwear to lead buying strategy, manage product development, and optimize financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in P&L management, turnover %, revenue growth, cost negotiation, and brand/category management.

• Drive buying strategy aligned with business goals
• Manage category-level P&L, turnover %, and revenue targets
• Negotiate costs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure margin improvement
• Oversee brand performance and range planning
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely execution and delivery

• 8–9 years of experience in a buying or merchandising role
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with proven financial impact
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities
• Experience in product lifecycle and brand/category growth

As a leader in luxury retail in the Middle East, Al Tayer Group's retail division, Al Tayer Insignia, hosts a portfolio of some of the world's best luxury brands in the fashion, jewellery, home, and department store categories. Complementing its position in luxury retail, Al Tayer Insignia has also built new frontiers in lifestyle retail, representing leading brands in the Beauty, Home, Fashion and Hospitality sectors. Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Armani and newly added Gym Shark and The White Company, to name just a few

About The Role

The Buyer - Menswear is responsible for luxury fashion across multi brands Department stores in the GCC region like Bloomingdales and Harvey Nichols for our online and in stores . This person is directly responsible for buy strategy to plan, project and identify the requirements of the products, purchasing the required quantities which meets customer needs thereby maximizing profits and providing a commercially viable range of products. This role demands enthusiasm, energy, and a commitment to create an unparalleled shopping experience.

What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Roles And Responsibilities:

• Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, sell through, seasonal demands etc. to formulate a buying practice in line with consumer /store demands

Functional Roles And Responsibilities:

Plan and select the range, type, quality and quantity of merchandise according to customer demand, trends, store policies and set prices and sell through targets in conjunction with the Division Merchandise Manager/GMM to ensure they are in line with the budget.

Carry out purchasing activities in line with the brand purchase plans.

Keep abreast of market trends and awareness of competitor activities.

Maintain profitable relationships with existing suppliers/principals and monitor the adherence to the contract terms.

Monitor the stock levels in the stores; coordinate with planning team to maintain optimal stock levels in line with the consumer demand.

Support the promotional activities in the store and ensure the merchandise is available in time and in right quantities. Receive and analyze reports on the activities and provide recommendations to the DMM when required.

Support PR and Marketing teams by guiding and validating the selection of products to be included in planned campaign.

Negotiate with suppliers on provision of training for the concerned product. Manage the brand training of staff in the area to ensure that the product knowledge is up to date and that all staff are knowledgeable on new products/trends. Prepare regular trends training and deliver to the business units.

Review buying feedback reports and monitor sales performance on weekly basis against set targets and provide recommendations to DMM as to buying strategy for a respective brand.

Prepare periodic reports both for the business and as requested by principals analyzing the sale turnover and consumer trends per product to arrive at a proposal to maintain/liquidate/dispose of the stocks in conjunction with Planning and/or continue/discontinue product lines.

Conduct regular store visits in all markets to review brand performance and competitor activities.

People Management Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to subordinates towards the achievement of goals and objectives.

Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are continuously developed for higher level roles.

About You

The ideal candidate should have the below qualifications, skills, capabilities and experience:

• Bachelors Degree in any discipline.
• Qualification in Retailing or Retail Management/ Purchase/ Sales or related programs.
• 5-8 years in Buying and Merchandising role
• Strong buying background experience into multi luxury brands department stores in Menswear is a MUST.
• Relevant experience in buying and supplies, gained within the retail industry.
• Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing Contracts.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills.
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and GCC regions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing market dynamics.
• Knowledge in Micro strategy is preferable
• Strong Analytical, Leadership skills and Strategic Thinking
• Good Business Acumen and Results Driven
• Individual Accountability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses a proactive and adaptable approach to work.
• Enthusiastic about the retail industry and keen to further develop buying skills.

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The Buyer - Wetfish (Seafood) plays a key role in managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle of fresh and frozen seafood for Bidfood ME. This includes sourcing, ordering, vendor negotiation, import coordination, and stock monitoring. The Buyer ensures optimal stock availability, competitive pricing, and product quality in compliance with cold chain and food safety regulations.

• Source local and international seafood suppliers while negotiating price, quality, delivery timelines, and terms.
• Raise purchase orders (POs), monitor shipment progress, and coordinate with logistics and clearing agents.
• Track inventory levels, stock expiry, and cold storage conditions to avoid overstocking or wastage.
• Collaborate with sales and category teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts and promotional planning.
• Maintain vendor performance records, including quality audits, delivery adherence, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with EIA, HACCP, Dubai Municipality, and customs regulations.
• Work with finance for landed cost calculations, payment schedules, and PO reconciliations.
• Support new product introductions and sourcing of seasonal or specialty seafood lines.

Educational & Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Food Technology, or a related field.

2.3-5 years of procurement experience, ideally in seafood, perishables, or FMCG distribution.

• Knowledge of import regulations, HACCP, and cold chain handling requirements.

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for PO tracking and stock analysis.
• Understanding of food import documentation (Dubai Trade, Foodwatch, EIA).
• Experience with landed cost analysis and margin control.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Food and Beverage Services

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To provide detailed technical support to the Engineering Projects team to maintain standards in development of schedules and support specifications of configuration and equipment for new aircraft projects in Cabin Interior Inflight Entertainment (IFE) and/or Avionics.

• Analyse and compile product data including product offerings technical specifications and performance data during aircraft specification evaluation review of product presentations to finalise selections.


• Review and extract project information and supporting data from existing airplane baseline programs and industry trends to adapt to new airplane programs.


• Support IT enhancement of existing and new business concepts/ processes such as workflows to support fleet expansions department data protection and integrity regular maintenance information updates of specification and Engineering Procedure Manual (EPM). Adapt and explore methodologies to use manufacturer's digital data and software.


• Where applicable develop 3D models and presentations for EK fleet that includes design improvements aircraft cabin designs floor plans of interior arrangement and Layout of Passenger Arrangement using software programs such as AUTOCAD. Create and build digital representation and templates repository of cabin interior elements. Conduct engineering studies through data collection field studies and generating visual aids including technical drawings.


• Contribute to the investigation of issues and defects of cabin items to generate engineering solutions and effectively communicate technical information within various internal departments using different aircraft technical documentations.


• To assist Project Engineers in preparation of confidential specifications and tender documents matrix for new aircraft programs. Maintain specification documentation cost summaries aircraft specification matrix up to date and monitor project schedules and new airplane deliveries. To coordinate for airplane deliveries with supporting departments.


• Assess the study of new products and technology used in Pax IFE and Pax Inflight Entertainment Connectivity (IFEC) and assist in IFEC specification preparation for Emirates fleet.


• Review the evaluation of new technology Products and Regulatory Compliance mandates for Avionics and Operations in Communication Navigation and Surveillance domains.

Junior Buyer / Fashion

Candidate Qualities:

• Addressing fascinating and intricate business issues
• Natural character with high EQ and ability to build connections
• Growth mindset and a can-do attitude
• Self-sufficient in execution, hustle-oriented problem solver
• Comfortable in a busy, high-stress environment
• Highly attentive to detail with excellent prioritization skills
• Extremely organized, able to balance multiple projects
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in modern technology

1. Strategy: Participate in brand strategy discussions to develop and execute monthly/annual plans
2. Collaboration: Work with marketing and content teams to promote new brands
3. Networking: Build relationships, outreach, and identify new business opportunities
4. Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes
5. Workflow Management: Coordinate with Operations to ensure brand profile setup and completion
6. Brand Health: Maintain brand presence through catalog, content, photo accuracy, and account completion
7. CRM: Utilize Hubspot and other tools to automate and improve efficiency
8. Client Relations: Develop and maintain strong client partnerships, acquire new clients
9. Negotiation: Negotiate and close agreements with new brand partners
10. Product Launches: Support growth and execution of new product and tech launches
11. Brand Demonstrations: Present online tours, demonstrate workflows, and showcase portal knowledge
12. Core Values: Uphold company values, be innovative, reliable, and a smart problem solver

• At least 2 years experience as an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer in a multi-brand fashion retailer
• Bachelor's Degree
• Fluent in English

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: AED 9,000 - AED 10,000 per month

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