Buyer - Fashion and Lifestyle Retail Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-05-12]
(ID: 34854)
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Overview Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of eager shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ brands on all platforms while employing over 27,000 multicultural staff. Apparel Group is set to cross new barriers and create fresh benchmarks in the retail industry to become the topmost global retailer. The company has achieved mercurial growth in the last 26 years by introducing world-class labels from around the globe, including Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Jamie’s Italian and Tim Hortons, to name a few.... |
Buyer - Fashion and Lifestyle Retail
We are seeking a strategic and trend-savvy Buyer to join our growing retail team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and selecting the right merchandise mix aligned with seasonal trends, customer preferences, and business targets.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Fashion and Lifestyle Retail
Function: Buying and Merchandising
Salary: 12000–18000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Buyer, you will drive merchandise planning and purchasing operations in collaboration with the Brand Manager or General Manager. Your goal will be to deliver the right product assortment, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure profitability through data-driven buying decisions and timely stock movement.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and execute seasonal buying strategies in line with brand positioning and sales objectives
* Develop merchandise assortment plans and manage open-to-buy (OTB) in coordination with planning teams
* Source products globally and locally, negotiate pricing, payment terms, shipping, and promotional contributions
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with contract terms and service levels
* Conduct regular market visits and competitor research to identify gaps and new category opportunities
* Analyze weekly sales reports by style, category, and SKU to adjust inventory and production cycles
* Oversee the buying calendar and ensure timely range builds and seasonal planning
* Coordinate closely with Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to support product focus campaigns
* Deliver trend training and product knowledge sessions to sales teams across stores
* Monitor stock health, manage markdowns, and support sell-through initiatives
* Present strategic insights and recommendations to the General Manager for each buying cycle
Requirements
* Bachelor\'s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field
* 4+ years of experience in retail buying or merchandise planning, preferably in the fashion or lifestyle sector
* Deep understanding of seasonal trends, product lifecycle, and consumer behavior
* Proficiency in retail math, budgeting, and inventory control tools
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills
* Strong analytical mindset and ability to drive insights from sales data
* Experience managing TNA calendars, assortment planning, and in-store VM coordination
What We Offer
* Competitive monthly compensation
* Opportunity to shape the merchandise strategy for high-profile brands
* Dynamic work culture with cross-functional exposure
* Long-term growth potential in a leading fashion retail group
About the Company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ world-renowned brands, including ALDO, Charles & Keith, Nine West, Skechers, Tim Hortons, and more. With over 27,000 employees representing more than 100 nationalities, we are driven by innovation, diversity, and passion for excellence.
We are seeking a strategic and trend-savvy Buyer to join our growing retail team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and selecting the right merchandise mix aligned with seasonal trends, customer preferences, and business targets.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Fashion and Lifestyle Retail
Function: Buying and Merchandising
Salary: 12000–18000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
As a Buyer, you will drive merchandise planning and purchasing operations in collaboration with the Brand Manager or General Manager. Your goal will be to deliver the right product assortment, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure profitability through data-driven buying decisions and timely stock movement.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and execute seasonal buying strategies in line with brand positioning and sales objectives
* Develop merchandise assortment plans and manage open-to-buy (OTB) in coordination with planning teams
* Source products globally and locally, negotiate pricing, payment terms, shipping, and promotional contributions
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with contract terms and service levels
* Conduct regular market visits and competitor research to identify gaps and new category opportunities
* Analyze weekly sales reports by style, category, and SKU to adjust inventory and production cycles
* Oversee the buying calendar and ensure timely range builds and seasonal planning
* Coordinate closely with Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to support product focus campaigns
* Deliver trend training and product knowledge sessions to sales teams across stores
* Monitor stock health, manage markdowns, and support sell-through initiatives
* Present strategic insights and recommendations to the General Manager for each buying cycle
Requirements
* Bachelor\'s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field
* 4+ years of experience in retail buying or merchandise planning, preferably in the fashion or lifestyle sector
* Deep understanding of seasonal trends, product lifecycle, and consumer behavior
* Proficiency in retail math, budgeting, and inventory control tools
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills
* Strong analytical mindset and ability to drive insights from sales data
* Experience managing TNA calendars, assortment planning, and in-store VM coordination
What We Offer
* Competitive monthly compensation
* Opportunity to shape the merchandise strategy for high-profile brands
* Dynamic work culture with cross-functional exposure
* Long-term growth potential in a leading fashion retail group
About the Company
Apparel Group is a multi-award-winning global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate based in Dubai, UAE, with operations across the GCC. Today, Apparel Group caters to millions of shoppers through its 2,300+ retail stores and 85+ world-renowned brands, including ALDO, Charles & Keith, Nine West, Skechers, Tim Hortons, and more. With over 27,000 employees representing more than 100 nationalities, we are driven by innovation, diversity, and passion for excellence.
