Fashion Buyer (External Brands)

About the role

The Fashion Buyer will manage local and international external fashion brands across multiple categories for the online channel. You will own sales, margin, OTB, stock, sell‑through and commercial targets while building strong relationships with brand owners and agents.

Key responsibilities

• Manage local and international external fashion brands across multiple categories.
• Own sales, margin, OTB, stock, sell‑through, and commercial targets.
• Develop buying and assortment strategies for the online channel.
• Manage multiple vendors, brands, categories and product models.
• Build relationships with brand owners, distributors and agents.
• Identify and onboard new brands and business opportunities.
• Analyse online trading performance and convert insights into buying decisions.
• Monitor sales, conversion, ASP, sell‑through, stock cover, markdowns and margin.
• Track local, GCC and international fashion trends and identify new opportunities.
• Use AI and data‑driven tools for forecasting, assortment planning and trading optimisation.
• Collaborate closely with e‑commerce, merchandising, marketing and supply chain teams.

Required profile

• 4 to 5 years minimum experience in a similar role.
• Mandatory e‑commerce apparel buying experience.
• Strong fashion and trend knowledge.
• Good vendor network and vendor management experience.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient MS Excel skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.