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About the Role
Namshi is looking for a Buyer for its sports category in Dubai. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing product assortment for sports apparel, footwear, and equipment.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute buying strategy for sports apparel, footwear, and equipment
- Source new products, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships
- Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback
- Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and planning teams to forecast demand and manage inventory
- Prepare and maintain purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure stock replenishment
- Monitor product performance and adjust buying strategies to maximize profitability
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Management, or related field
- 3 5 years of experience as a buyer, ideally in sports or related categories
- Strong understanding of the sports market and consumer behavior
- Proven track record of supplier negotiation and relationship management
- Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends
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About Namshi
- Namshi is the Middle East's leading online destination for fashion and lifestyle.
- Part of the noon Group, fast paced and constantly evolving.
Role Overview
- Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing products for sports category.
- Work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute buying strategy for sports apparel, footwear, and equipment.
- Source new products, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships.
- Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback.
- Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and planning teams.
- Prepare and maintain purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure stock replenishment.
- Monitor product performance and adjust buying strategies.
- Work with visual merchandising team for effective product display.
- Manage budget for sports category and ensure margin targets.
- Stay updated on industry trends and innovations.
- Coordinate with logistics and supply chain teams.
- Collaborate with marketing team for product launches and promotions.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Sports Management, or related field.
- 3 5 years of experience as a buyer, ideally in sports or related categories.
- Strong understanding of the sports market.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and demand forecasting tools.
- Proven track record of supplier negotiation.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and buying software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Creative eye for product assortment.
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