Buying Coordinator
About The Group Kreol Group is an umbrella organization that manages multiple entrepreneurial ventures as channel specialists within the consumer goods sector. Its Butterfly division focuses on apparel and lifestyle, distributing and marketing both in-house and agency fashion brands across all GCC countries, with strong market share in innerwear through flagship brands John Gladstone and Mariposa. Kreol Travel Retail operates as a multi-category duty-free distribution agency, bringing food, beverages, fragrance, and personal care brands to international travelers in airports across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and Africa. The Group is also a joint-venture partner with Avolta (formerly Dufry) via Alpha-Kreol, which has managed the duty-free business at Cochin International Airport since 2002. These core businesses are supported by complementary entities covering logistics, warehousing, merchandising, human capital management, marketing, direct selling, and retail management consultancy.
About The Company Kreol Travel Retail is a distribution company specialized in the multi-category supply of consumer goods to duty free retailers.
About The Role The Buying Coordinator role is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai Investments Park 2, United Arab Emirates. You will coordinate with vendors, manage inventory, place and process timely and accurate orders to supply a key account retailer.
What You'll Do:The role is responsible for supporting the end-to-end buying process, including: -preparing purchase orders, -coordinating with suppliers-ensuring timely delivery of goods for various brands and categories. -maintain accurate product, pricing, and inventory data, -tracking shipments, -aligning stock levels with sales plans. -monitoring vendor performance-following up on approvals and samples-preparing reports and dashboards-assisting in seasonal range planning and promotional activities. -resolving order-related issues-supporting negotiations with suppliers through data-driven insights-ensuring compliance with internal policies and timelines
Who You Should Be:- Excellent Excel skills are a MUST, as you will have to work with spreadsheets daily- Experience in Documentation - Invoicing, Purchase Orders, Proforma Invoice, GRN etc.- Knowledge of Import / Export procedures -Previous experience as an FMCG buyer - Strong negotiation & supplier management skills- Based in UAE & available to join immediately