Strategic Buying Lead

3 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates SALT Full time
Role Overview

SALT seeks a seasoned Head of Buying to spearhead its procurement activities in the Middle East region.


The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive buying strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.


Key responsibilities will include:

  1. Managing high-quality product buying
  2. Influencing and challenging OTB creation, managing OTB spend
  3. Analyzing and interpreting sales figures to inform purchasing decisions
  4. Taking responsibility for gross margin, stock turn, and sell-through
  5. Actively participating in buys, product selection, and quantifying orders
  6. Presenting buys to senior management
  7. Working closely with marketing, VM, and store teams, supply chain, and e-commerce
  8. Demonstrating awareness of trends, global market trends, and competitors
  9. Owning supplier relationship communication
  10. Actively negotiating with suppliers on stock swaps, RTVs, and markdown contributions
Desired Candidate Profile

The Head of Buying will be a strategic thinker with expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings and quality.


The ideal candidate will possess:

  1. Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing from suppliers
  2. Ability to analyze market trends and data to inform purchasing decisions
  3. Proficiency in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
  4. Understanding of inventory management principles to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste
  5. Strong analytical skills to assess purchasing data, performance metrics, and supplier performance
  6. Experience in managing budgets and financial planning related to procurement
  7. Ability to lead and mentor a buying team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  8. Excellent communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams and presenting to senior management
  9. Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges in sourcing and supply chain management


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