UAEN Buying Assistant

Here is the complete description of the job.
Job Request ID: 164308

Al-Futtaim Group started as a trading company in the 1930s. Now, it is one of the biggest and most varied private companies based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Al-Futtaim Group has five main parts: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. It has over 35,000 workers in more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. They work with over 200 well-known and creative brands from around the world. Al-Futtaim Group’s strong business spirit and commitment to customers help the company keep growing and adapting to what customers need in the communities we serve.

By following our values of respect, quality, teamwork, and honesty, Al-Futtaim Group keeps making our customers’ lives better every day.

Summary of the job

The Buying Assistant helps run the buying department and its activities. They support the Category Buyer in creating and sharing a plan for products that aims to achieve financial goals.

What you will be doing

Creates performance reports to figure out the best way to use resources for the best results.
Looks at stock in the store by size for important categories. Special brands and other brands.
Answer questions from suppliers and work together with them to make sure they send their proposals on time.
Help check prices and get samples from suppliers.
Tells the Buying and Planning teams when items are out of stock.
Keeps the right amount of products in the store.
Meets or does better than sales, profit, and product turnover targets.
Joins weekly meetings with different teams to talk about current business problems.
Gains understanding of local differences and store features by studying data and talking with people in the field.
Builds good connections in the field to find potential locations for business or risks.

Skills needed to succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

What prepares you for the job.

Skills needed for the job to get the work done:

Making clear and firm choices.
Making connections and developing friendships.
Can work well with everyone.
Great focus on small things.
Driven, motivated, and focused on my career.
We’re here to offer great service, but your help can make sure candidates have a wonderful experience from beginning to end.

Before you click “apply”: Make sure to read the job description closely so you can show why you are a good fit for this job. Take time to create a strong and personalized resume to improve your chances. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are each assigned to different businesses to help find the best matches between people and job opportunities. We look at both the necessary skills and behaviors, as well as how well candidates match our Values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

To keep our promise of a good experience for candidates, we want to be available to you during the application process. We try our best to check and reply to every application.
Extra Information Inside:

– Reports to: Category Manager
Group: F

Sure, please provide the text you would like me to simplify.

You need to have worked at Al-Futtaim for at least 18 months to be eligible.
You need to let your HRBP know about your application privately.
Please remember that this job might be shared with others outside the company next week, so apply soon.