Senior Buyer Sports

About the role

The Senior Buyer – Sports will be responsible for managing the sports product category for Al‑Futtaim in Dubai. The role focuses on driving sales, profitability and brand growth through effective range planning, pricing, and promotional activities.

Key responsibilities

• Define product ranges and assortment plans within set budgets.
• Select collection items based on market trends and analyse target segments, pricing and competition.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors to achieve margin targets.
• Manage financial budgets for sales margins, stock levels and open‑to‑buy plans.
• Ensure optimal stock levels to minimise markdowns and meet sales, gross profit and stock turn targets.
• Visit stores to verify correct pricing, display and coordinate with window dressers.
• Develop ranges that meet company and promotional guidelines and communicate requirements to operational and marketing teams.
• Coordinate merchandising activities to maximise efficiency and profit.
• Ensure compliance with franchise and lease agreements.
• Plan and organise events, promotions and special collections in collaboration with marketing and suppliers.
• Work with Category Manager and Head of Retail to set seasonal budgets and performance standards.
• Implement action plans when targets are not met and take ownership of the shop’s P&L.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in buying, category management or similar retail role.
• Proven track record in negotiating, range planning and achieving sales and profit targets.

Required skills