Assistant Buyer Apparel Group Procurement 08:51

The position is responsible for assisting in category planning, vendor coordination, and inventory monitoring to help achieve gross margin goals and maintain a healthy sell-through rate of 60% or above.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of brand strategy through research and analysis of target customers and market positioning.
• Support category planning activities by analyzing performance, trends, and sales potential.
• Contribute to the seasonal purchase strategy by leveraging reports and historical data shared by the planning/merchandising teams.
• Participate in store grading to align product assortments across diverse store types (e.g., premium vs. value-focused).
• Assist in developing procurement strategies for seasonal sales using historical product performance.
• Support pricing decisions through competitive benchmarking and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with principals and suppliers for procurement under the guidance of the Buyer.
• Prepare and track procurement orders to ensure timely delivery in line with service level agreements and purchase plans.
• Monitor in-transit inventory to ensure smooth stock movement from supplier to warehouse.
• Support the Buyer in maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant deliveries.
• Follow up on supplier performance, delivery timelines, and contractual adherence.
• Conduct store visits to monitor product displays and gather insights on product performance.
• Visit competitor stores for benchmarking and trend inspiration.
• Track stock levels and weeks of cover, raising alerts when stock adjustments are needed.
• Collaborate with store staff to collect feedback on customer preferences and product performance.
• Stay updated on fashion trends and evolving customer preferences in local and international markets.
• Track competitor activities, product offerings, and pricing strategies to support informed buying decisions.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail or merchandising, preferably within a fashion or lifestyle brand.
• Understanding of product strategy, vendor coordination, range planning, and trend analysis.
• Familiarity with market research, sales data interpretation, and forecasting techniques.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Retail Management, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Skills Required:

• Proficient in MS Excel
• PowerPoint
• Basic ERP systems

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

A Dubai headquartered fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating international brand franchises. Its stores cover apparel, footwear, beauty, sportswear and food outlets across the Gulf and beyond, supported by retail operations, buying, supply chain and marketing teams.

Company Industry:

Retail

Department / Functional Area:

Back Office

Closing Date:

14 October 2026

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