Senior Buyer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Buyer to become part of our Commercial team. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior retail buying experience specifically in Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product selection and sourcing strategies within designated categories.
• Prepare sales forecasts and track the performance of product categories.
• Manage budgets, profitability, inventory levels, and stock turnover rates for assigned categories.
• Engage suppliers to negotiate terms that are commercially advantageous.
• Establish and nurture enduring supplier relationships.
• Analyze market trends, customer demands, and monitor competitors’ activities.
• Develop and implement promotional and commercial strategies.
• Assess supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policies, procedures, and procurement best practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Supply Chain operatives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in retail buying, with a strong preference for experience in Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics.
• Proven expertise in procurement, category management, and supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated capability in sales forecasting, inventory planning, and managing budgets.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with commercial insight and negotiation proficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English languages.
• Excellent communication abilities and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-driven approach with a strong sense of integrity and accountability.