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As a Digital Media Buyer at GPS Marketing Agency, you will play a pivotal role in our digital marketing team. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing digital advertising campaigns across various platforms. Your expertise will drive our clients' online presence, ensuring maximum reach and engagement. This role is crucial to our success, helping us deliver top-notch marketing services and achieve our clients' goals.

1. Plan and execute digital media buying strategies across multiple platforms, including social media, search engines, and display networks.
2. Monitor and analyze campaign performance, making data-driven adjustments to optimize results.
3. Collaborate with the creative team to develop engaging and effective ad content.
4. Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights.
5. Manage budgets and ensure efficient allocation of resources for maximum ROI.
6. Prepare and present campaign reports and performance analysis to clients and senior management.
7. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices.
8. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. 1-2 years of experience in digital media buying or digital marketing.
3. Proficiency in digital advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and programmatic advertising.
4. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and trends.
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Proficiency in MS Office and digital marketing tools.
8. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

GPS Marketing Agency is a trailblazer in the Information Technology industry, specializing in cutting-edge digital marketing solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses to reach their full potential through innovative and data-driven marketing strategies. We value creativity, integrity, and excellence, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. At GPS Marketing Agency, we are dedicated to transforming businesses and achieving remarkable results for our clients.

The incumbent will lead the buying, sourcing, and commercial strategies for jewellery category of Rivoli Group, leveraging industry expertise and global trends to drive brand growth and profitability.

• Developing and implementing annual and seasonal buying strategies to achieve financial and brand objectives
• Building and managing budgets for the category, including range planning, stock allocation, and inventory forecasting
• Ensuring alignment with sales, gross margin, stock turnover, and availability KPIs through proactive planning and monitoring
• Creating and delivering compelling product assortments that resonate with target customers in terms of fashion, quality, and value
• Sourcing high-quality products by leveraging industry networks and fostering strong supplier relationships
• Conducting in-depth market research to identify emerging trends and integrate findings into buying decisions
• Managing the in-season performance of products, recommending adjustments to stock, pricing, and assortments
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, planning, and marketing, to execute cohesive strategies across channels
• Driving innovation in product offerings by integrating insights from market trends and customer feedback into buying decisions
• Serving as the customer advocate by analyzing market trends, competitors, and consumer insights to inform buying decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a related stream
• At least 5 years of buying & category management experience, ideally within fine jewellery or fashion jewellery, for large retail groups
• Proficient understanding of key metrics of the merchandising functions such as OTB, range reviews, sales and stock intake
• Strong knowledge of global industry trends and a proven ability to apply insights to informed decision-making
• Well-established industry network with a solid understanding of best practices in buying and sourcing within the jewellery category
• Strong skills in MS Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Overview

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

About the role

Support the Category Manager by selecting and delivering balanced, coordinated product ranges as per the strategic buying plans for the category. A product specialist leading consumer right assortments, managing budgets, analyzing product performance in detail and successfully managing execution across all relevant market places. Working alongside the Category Manager influencing product and category strategies, thereby objectively and efficiently maximizing sales and sell-through.

Assortment Building / Range Planning

• Drive assortments and range plans, adopting category strategies each season. Maintain clear customer and Middle East market understanding and trends.
• Align assortment towards overall Category Manager’s product strategy and financial objectives / KPI’s.
• Maximize adoption rate from the brands whilst satisfying product presentation guidelines and store capacities (width and depth). Identify and initiate strategic opportunities within portfolio.

OTB Management and Order Placement

• Validating OTB each season for category portfolio working closely with planning team.
• Utilize Category and Store-wise OTB in optimal mix to support sales strategy. Responsible for all order uploads within category portfolio each season within timelines.

Reporting / Financial Analysis

• Review Sales for each season, sales trends, and track performance of category.
• Analyze key performing product areas based on sell through.
• Report on product performance across regions and feedback to Category Sales Managers (CSM) after completion of each season. Use size curve analysis to highlight and implement opportunities to refine.

Distribution

• Apply business and category strategy to create distribution plan to support sell-through and sales targets.
• Understand distribution and allocation methodology for different product types.
• Local vendor management and order tracking (e.g., SPID). Support Merchandise planner and operations team with focused product feedback.

Marketing and Product Presentation

• Drive module plan discussions with VMs to ensure quality product presentations across stores in all regions.
• Plan and liaise each season with RBM team to guarantee marketing support at door level and track product deliveries with merchandise planner.

Store Visits

• Visit stores to review execution of strategy at door level.
• Highlight opportunities to elevate sales and offer support to store operations team.
• Ensure visual merchandising and RBM elements are executed as per plan. Quarterly outstation exposure.

Support Category Manager

• Provide reports and insight into business opportunities.
• Data analysis and preparation of range and distribution plans.

Inventory Management

• Liaising with Category team, VM, ASM and Marketing
• Ownership of total stock on hand within category portfolio.
• Responsible for controlling stock levels, maintaining healthy week covers in relation to KPIs (ITR etc) for category portfolio.
• Plan clear markdown strategy for category portfolio, whether end-of-season sale or in-season tactics, maintaining profitability and ASP KPI, not impacting brand presence in the marketplace. Analyze category SKU efficiency across regions and incorporate key learnings into buys.

Competitor / Market Research

• Be fully up to date on competitor’s position across the GCC in terms of product offering, price points, marketing implementations and product presentation.
• Provide Category Manager with monthly reports on competitor’s products and pricing strategies, to offer insights to CSMs identifying areas for more commercial opportunities, e.g., scope for greater margins in certain articles/products successfully achieving set GMROI KPIs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of working experience in retail environment, buying or planning
• Sporting goods experience preferable

Job Purpose

To lead the Non-Technology Strategic Sourcing function for high value and complex purchases ensuring that vendor related commercial & contractual risks are understood and mitigated

• The Procurement Lead will manage and lead Bank’s Non-IT Strategic Sourcing team in the delivery of non-technology projects to achieve or exceed savings targets for each project assigned.
• The Lead will drive the right business outcomes with advanced subject matter expertise during the execution of projects and will support the concerned businesses in ensuring that the outputs of sourcing projects are embedded in the business to drive value through the contract lifecycle
• Lead will be responsible for Category Planning and will assist the Head of Procurement in monitoring market conditions and keep Category Management updated of emerging opportunities or changes.
• Ensure maximum contractual protection for the business, considering Procurement Policy requirements and regulatory issues.
• Implement the appropriate buying channel and Vendor management approach for all projects.
• The role will ensure that businesses have operational accountability for contracts after signature/handover and Lead will drive appropriate deployment of the Vendor Management framework along with businesses.
• This is a leader role with the expectation of delivery through a team of SMEs using strong performance management.
• Thought leadership in the development and enhancement of Procurement to Pay processes including the construct and content of agreements
• Able to seamlessly transition between categories and projects in a matrix management environment. Demonstrate importance of advanced subject matter expertise through example.
• For outsourcing engagements, engage a team of subject matters experts (SMEs) from Risk, Compliance, Information Security, Legal, sharia to fulfill regulatory requirements.
• Drive embedding of best practices and compliance to all Procure to Pay processes within the sourcing team through personal performance
• Evaluate, Market and Communicate category guidelines into the business
• Act as an agent of change for the Procurement Transformation and beyond into future change initiatives.
• Provide robust reports on progress against targets, Preferred Supplier List and buying channel compliance.

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) is an international, non-profit agricultural research center established in 1999 through the visionary leadership of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ICBA is a unique applied agricultural research center in the world that is focused on marginal areas where an estimated 1.7 billion people live. It identifies, tests, and introduces resource-efficient, climate-smart crops and technologies that are best suited to different regions affected by salinity, water scarcity, and drought. Through its work, ICBA helps to improve food security and livelihoods for some of the poorest rural communities around the world. ICBA is an equal opportunity employer and appoints qualified staff regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender, religion, or national origin. We demonstrate our commitment to each member of our team through a competitive benefits package designed to assist our employees to cover their needs and the needs of their immediate family members.

Job Summary

The position plays an integral role in the Center as it entails responsibilities to be performed in order to serve internal/external clients. The Procurement Specialist will ensure that all activities and programs related to procurement are implemented in accordance with ICBA's global strategic business objectives, delivering optimal cost, quality, and service. They will contribute to managing and allocating approved resources efficiently and timely to meet the operational needs of the Center and ensure continuity of service. His/her main goal is to develop, implement, and administer corporate-wide policies and systems in a consistent and transparent manner to achieve operational cost efficiencies and ensure compliance with ICBA’s policies, UAE laws, and international best practices.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Implement the organization’s procurement strategies effectively, consistently, and in accordance with UAE laws and international best practices.
2. Establish and rationalize key supplier agreements, identify new opportunities, seek efficiency improvements, and ensure compliance.
3. Review purchasing arrangements with suppliers, including price, delivery, performance, and discounts to reduce supply chain costs.
4. Review submissions from providers for conformity to contract specifications and make recommendations on acceptable contracts.
5. Develop and manage supplier sourcing strategies and plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
6. Manage projects to improve procurement processes.
7. Develop, streamline, and implement procurement and inventory policies and guidelines.
8. Ensure procurement processes and guidelines are followed to obtain the best value for expenditure on goods and services.
9. Develop KPIs to monitor and evaluate supplier and contract performance.
10. Perform risk assessments for supply contracts and agreements.
11. Negotiate and re-negotiate profitable terms and conditions for business contracts and partnerships.
12. Oversee daily operations of procurement and inventory functions.
13. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop purchasing plans, identify needs, and promote early procurement involvement.
14. Collaborate with the finance team for forecasting and budgeting during procurement cycles.
15. Maintain positive relationships with strategic suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
16. Analyze market and delivery trends to develop procurement technologies and processes.
17. Assist the Chief Operations & Development in preparing reports, making sound judgments, and presenting to management and the Board.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in the development sector.
• Working knowledge of ERP, supply chain, and other relevant tools and technology.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Other Skills and Competencies

• Strong negotiating skills and procurement expertise.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Financial and legal awareness.
• Adaptability to change and adherence to deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent relationship-building skills internally and externally.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.