Job description

At Bloomingdale’s and Harvey Nichols, we set the benchmark for luxury fashion retail in the GCC. Our stores are home to the most coveted designer labels and contemporary brands, offering an unparalleled shopping experience for our discerning clientele. Join us and be part of shaping the future of luxury fashion.

We are looking for an experienced Junior Buyer to join our Menswear team. Working with leading emerging and contemporary brands the role includes multi category buying for our department stores in the MENA region. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about fashion trends, luxury brands, and creating assortments that inspire and delight customers.

Be part of a dynamic, trend-driven environment and opportunities for career growth within a leading luxury retail group.

At Al Tayer Insignia, your career is more than a job — it’s a journey into the heart of luxury retail. For over 40 years, we’ve partnered with the world’s most iconic brands, creating award-winning retail experiences across our boutiques, department stores, and leading online platforms. With stores and outlets across the GCC and a truly seamless omnichannel presence, we bring style, innovation, and heritage together. Here, you’ll join a diverse, customer obsessed, passionate team that celebrates creativity, values individuality, and empowers you to grow. Join us on our journey, reimagining fashion and redefining the meaning of luxury in the region.

Strategic Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops a detailed understanding of their department and the market trends for the category. Works closely with their Buyer/line manager to clearly define the product strategy and operates in collaboration with the principal brand(s) to execute this via the right assortment. 

  
  

• Takes on board store team and customer feedback in order to range build the assortment for their particular category. 

  
  

• Regularly presents and updates VP buying/Head of buying along with the Buyer with performance insights and analysis. Reacts quickly to feedback and requests from senior management. 

  
  

Functional Roles and Responsibilities:

• Research and sourcing, industry trends and approaches new brands or products areas to include within the portfolio. 

  
  

• Maintain regular communication with suppliers as applicable. Assist with the efficient ordering delivery and payment of merchandise to reduce the likelihood of queries and problems. 

  
  

• To assist the Buyer to research and select from home and abroad, the best quality merchandise suppliers have to offer at the best price to maximize sales and profit margins. In conjunction with the Buyer to control the selection of merchandise for the Sales within the agreed markdown and to reach the agreed stock level. 

  
  

• Place re-orders as applicable in consultation with buyers and communicate relevant information to all relevant parties in planning and supply chain. 

  
  

• Maintain accurate database of vendor agreements and forward completed vendor agreements to Merchandise Planning.

  
  

• Consolidate buying feedback reports and provide buyers with reports and recommendations per brand portfolio

  
  

People Management Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Assumes responsibility for the outcomes of others. Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team. Works with people to establish explicit performance standards. Is completely on top of what is going on and knows where things stand. Provides balanced
  feedback at the most critical times. 

  
  

• Proactively develops relationships with a wide variety of people. Builds immediate rapport, even when facing difficult or tense situations. Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner. Engages input from others constantly and listens with empathy and concern. Readily distinguishes between what’s relevant and what’s unimportant to make sense of complex situations. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. Analyzes multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. 

  
  

• Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Articulates messages in a way that is broadly understandable. Adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. 

  
  

• Takes consistent action to develop new skills. Finds ways to apply strengths to new issues. Is aware of the skills needed to be successful in different situations and levels. Seeks assignments that stretch him/her beyond comfort zone. 

  
  

• Decisively makes high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. Skillfully separates opinions from facts. Is respected by others for displaying superior judgment.

  
  

• Degree in Fashion or related field is beneficial. 

  
  

• Junior Buyer experience and expertise typically gained over a period of at least 2-to-3years in multi category luxury men's buying department stores and 2years of merchandising. 

  
  

• Good knowledge and experience in the (related) industry through work experience with international principals. 

  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to create excellent trend presentations.

  
  

• A strong passion and nature sense for trends, taste, and aesthetics at a premium lifestyle level. 

  
  

• Strong negotiation, analytical and brand management skills.

  
  

• Agile mindset, customer focus, collaborative and timely decision making. 

  
  

• The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-spaced environment. 

  
  

• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  

• Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently. 

  
  

• Keen to travel and develop network of professional and business relationships.