Buyer- MFBA

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of fashion and e-commerce? Namshi, the #1 online fashion destination in the Middle East, is looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team. We are a community built around young people who are making waves in the region. They’re changing the future, and we’re right next to them every step of the way. If you're passionate, innovative, and eager to be a part of a company whose mission is to be the region’s favorite closet, then Namshi is the place for you. Discover your potential with us and help us redefine the way people shop online and ignite a new generation of personal expression through style. Let's move together! What you'll do:

• Perform weekly stock and sales analysis to ensure all brands are trending correctly in line with sales plans.
• Review planned deliveries in line with sales targets & percentage mix by category, price level and stock levels to achieve sales, profitability and turnover.
• Demonstrate understanding of product and pricing analysis to inform pricing strategy and manage all spend within budgetary requirements.
• Negotiate new & improved working terms with global suppliers to help achieve target margin on all orders up to clearance in line with buying strategy and KPIs.
• Accumulate trend information and generally maintain market awareness in keeping with our target customer to inform and analyze buying decisions and product performance.
• Coach and inspire junior members of the team.
• Proactively identify strong and weak selling items and report scope for enhancement to the selection strategy accordingly and report to senior management on a regular basis.
• Meet and manage suppliers with a view to building robust and preferential relationships and secure timely delivery of orders.
• Prioritize and secure favorable credit terms with suppliers.
• Ensure timely and accurate replenishment of stock.
• Maximize sales and margins. Understand the price positioning of the products and glean knowledge of how the design and specification of the accessories impacts on the target cost price. Ensure all products are developed within these perimeters.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a similar field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Exposure to eCommerce Industry.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic commercial thinker with impressive analytical skills and critical mindset.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office / Google Suite.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills to drive projects with relevant stakeholders across the organization.

Who will excel? The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, high-pressure environment with a strong passion for delivering results. A candidate who has a successful history of working in teams solving challenging topics and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. At Namshi/noon, we have the courage to pursue what seems impossible. We work hard to get things done. We go to great lengths to ensure that the experience is stellar but above all, we are grateful for the opportunities we have. If you feel the above values resonate with you – you will enjoy this incredible journey with us!**Due to the high volume of applications received, please note that only candidates who have been selected for further consideration will be contacted***

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Analyst
• Industries: Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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