About this role
JOB TITLE
Associate Buyer | MAF LifeStyle | Buying department
ROLE SUMMARY
The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with all procurement-related tasks such as selecting the right product mix, vendor communication, managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory, receipt of items and follow up on supplier payments, preparing budgets and providing administrative support to the Buying function.
ROLE PROFILE
- Assist the Buyer in researching and selecting brands/ products in line with the overall merchandise direction and defined financial objectives.
- Compile all necessary sales reports, data and feedback for upcoming buying trips at department/ brand/ category level, demonstrating insight on areas of opportunity and risk.
- Propose re-orders to the buyer providing all information to relevant parties in the planning and supply chain.
- Maintain accurate records of vendor agreements, trading terms and delivery windows.
- Ensure the intake margin of the delivered goods, and the pricing is as per the agreed conditions.
- Ensure that the order confirmation is matching the initial order and communicate any discrepancy to the vendor.
- Contribute and support the business in achieving the Dare Today, Change Tomorrow sustainability strategy.
- Be aware of buying trends and customer preferences to support the Buying team effectively.
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate in the field of Business, Fashion or Marketing.
- 1-2 years of experience.
- Experience in Home industry in a must.
- English Fluency.
Other facts
About Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in 1992, Majid Al Futtaim is an Emirati-owned, diversified lifestyle conglomerate operating across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. The Group started from one man’s vision to transform the face of shopping, entertainment, and leisure to ‘Create Great Moments For Everyone, Everyday’. It has since grown into one of the region’s most respected businesses, employing 43,000 people, with owned assets valued at US$18 billion and has the highest credit rating (BBB) among privately held corporates in the region. Majid Al Futtaim owns and operates 29 shopping malls, 7 hotels and four mixed-use communities, welcoming more than 600 million customers through its doors every year.
What you'll do
- The Associate Buyer supports the Buyer with procurement tasks, including product selection, vendor communication, and inventory management. They also prepare budgets and provide administrative support to the Buying function.
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