Beauty Buyer

Beauty Buyer Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Key Responsibilities

Buying & Merchandising

• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and sell-through to inform buying strategies.

• Select the range, type, quality, and quantity of merchandise in line with customer demand, seasonal trends, and budgets.

• Partner with the Division Merchandise Manager/GMM to define pricing and sell-through targets.

• Build and maintain profitable supplier relationships, ensuring contract compliance.

• Collaborate with Planning to optimize stock levels and manage replenishment.

• Provide input into marketing and promotional campaigns, ensuring stock availability.

• Regularly track sales performance and recommend adjustments to buying strategies.

• Conduct store visits across markets to monitor brand performance and competitor activity.

Brand & Training Support

• Guide PR & Marketing teams on product selections for campaigns.

• Negotiate supplier-led brand training programs and deliver in-house trend/product knowledge sessions.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and motivate your team towards achieving shared goals.

• Provide mentorship and ensure continuous development for future leadership roles.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Buyer in Beauty, ideally within a multi-brand, prestige/luxury environment.

• 5+ years of retail buying experience with a successful track record of building commercially viable assortments.

• Strong commercial acumen with a passion for beauty trends and customer experience.

• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills.