Food Buying Category Specialist

4 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Al-Futtaim Full time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Buyer in selecting the most suitable commercial offers for the company.
  • Conduct research on new suppliers and provide recommendations for procurement.
  • Regularly review retail and buying prices, as well as margins, to ensure competitiveness.
  • Monitor competitors and the wider market to stay informed about prices, range, suppliers, trends, and new products.
  • Understand the merchandising process, product lifecycle, and develop relevant proposals and recommendations for action.

PO Management:

  • Ensure products are purchased at the right time, to specification, and at a competitive price.
  • Follow up on orders placed and work closely with vendors and the logistics team to resolve shipping and delivery issues and maintain target stock levels.
  • Plan, monitor, and maintain suitable inventory levels.

Ad Hoc and Reporting:

  • Generate regular and ad hoc business reports, such as newness sales reports, as required.
  • Substitute the Buyer as needed to ensure business needs are met and assist with additional activities related to new store openings in the UAE and other countries.
  • Train and mentor new Category Assistants and share best practices with them.


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