Buyer - #16648

Having been founded in 2017, we're the fastest-growing eyewear company in the Middle East. We have a clear mission here, and that is to provide access to quality eyewear at unmatched value by creating and curating the right designs for the region. We believe that everyone should be able to express themselves authentically and confidently—and we're on the way to making that happen!
Fast forward to today and we have a retail footprint of 55+ stores across four countries (KSA, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait) as well as already becoming the largest online eyewear retailer in our space. It's been a phenomenal journey so far, with more than 650 employees who embody our core values of Integrity, Ownership, Boldness and Optimism, it’s what has allowed us to scale at this pace and culminated in us being a certified ‘Great Place to Work 2023’ across all of our offices
Our people are our strength, and we have a team of diverse (49% female, 31+ different nationalities), smart thinkers who are encouraged to think creatively and empowered to turn their ideas into actions. To support this growth, we are looking for intelligent, ambitious, and confident individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to eyewa and play a part in driving the company forward on its truly exciting journey
We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to be based in our KSA offices as part of the growth of the team!
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive category strategy for 3rd party brands, aligning with the company's overall business goals and objectives
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with 3rd party brand partners, negotiating terms, contracts, and ensuring compliance with agreed-upon agreements
• Curate and manage the product portfolio, including the selection of new products, discontinuation of underperforming products, and ensuring a well-balanced assortment
• Analyze market trends, competitive pricing, and cost structures to develop effective pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining competitiveness
• Collaborate with the marketing team to plan and execute promotional campaigns, advertising, and marketing initiatives to drive sales and brand visibility
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to meet customer needs while minimizing excess inventory
• Stay updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and potential threats to the category
• Achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets through effective category management strategies
• Utilize data analytics and market research to make informed decisions, track performance, and identify areas for improvement

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category/sales management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving targets
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently
• Knowledge of contact lenses and eyewear products is a plus

If you are successful, what we can offer is a high learning environment, no day is the same, challenges keep coming with the ability to grow and develop your personal skill set working alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Having been certified Great Place to Work, we feel we also have a special culture and environment that we have managed to retain even though we have scaled at a frenetic pace. Our mission is clear, we want to help people and do it the right way by building a healthy, sustainable business that will become one of the most loved and well-known homegrown brands in the region. If you think you are right for this role - please apply #Teameyewa!