Associate Buyer

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

About us

Our brands include Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols and Armani to name just a few!

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Buyer - Fine Jewellery for our multi brands luxury department stores, who will be responsible to plan, direct and control the area's sales through its purchases of high quality merchandise at the most advantageous price, in order to meet and maintain merchandising standards and sales and profit objectives.

What you'll be doing

Functional roles and responsibilities:

• Maintain the return of all faulty merchandise to the supplier with the accompanying red debit correctly made out to ensure the department receives a credit. Ensure that all samples are returned to the supplier when no longer required as applicable.
• Enter the orders onto the system once the buyers return from buying trip and ensure minimum discrepancies.
• Pay regular visits to warehouse to resolve any shipment discrepancies and delay and liaise with the suppliers in case of any variance or damage to prompt immediate corrective action.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers as applicable. Assist with the efficient ordering, delivery and payment of merchandise to reduce the likelihood of queries and problems.
• Assist the Buyer to research and select from home and abroad, the best quality merchandise suppliers have to offer at the best price to maximize sales and profit margins. In conjunction with the Buyer, control the selection of merchandise for the sales within the agreed markdown and to reach the agreed stock level.
• Place re-orders as applicable in consultation with buyers and communicate relevant information to all relevant parties in planning and supply chain.
• Maintain accurate database of vendor agreements and forward completed vendor agreements to Merchandise Planning.
• Assist sales staff and management with customer service by placing special orders and providing information on stock availability and product knowledge.
• Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide buyers with reports and recommendations per brand portfolio.

People management roles and responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. Work with people to establish explicit performance standards. Be completely on top of what is going on and know where things stand. Provide balanced feedback at the most critical times.
• Proactively develop relationships with a wide variety of people. Build immediate rapport, even when facing difficult or tense situations. Understand interpersonal and group dynamics and react in an effective manner. Engage input from others constantly and listen with empathy and concern.
• Readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. Look beyond the obvious and don't stop at the first answers. Analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
• Deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable. Adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Take consistent action to develop new skills. Find ways to apply strengths to new issues. Be aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels. Seek assignments that stretch beyond comfort zone.
• Decisively make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. Actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. Skillfully separate opinions from facts. Be respected by others for displaying superior judgment.

About you

You will need to have the following experience, skills and qualification:

• High school graduate.
• Good knowledge and experience in international multi brands luxury fine jewellery across categories is essential.
• Minimum 2 years in buying admin and 1 year in assisting the Buyer, ideally department store experience.
• Strong exposure on fashion trends in fine jewellery.
• Excellent in planning and financial skills.
• Keen to travel as per business needs and develop network of professional and business relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing market dynamics.
• Relevant experience in buying and supplies, gained within the retail industry.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, leadership skills and strategic thinking.
• Good business acumen and results driven.
• Individual accountability and strong interpersonal skills.

About the Company

Established in 1979, Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond. With over 7,800 employees from 95 different nationalities, the Group has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

The Group operates over 180 stores across multiple markets in the Middle East. In addition, Al Tayer Group has investments in commercial real estate, contracting, supply chain management, precision tools manufacturing and travel agency services.

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