Summary
Eyewa is hiring a Senior Buyer in Dubai to manage buying for private-label and third-party eyewear collections. The role covers forecasting, range planning, seasonal assortment strategy, sales and inventory analysis, vendor partnerships, and reorder planning. The buyer will coordinate with Planning, Finance, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams and mentor junior colleagues. Applicants should have at least 3 years of buying experience, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle, and understand e-commerce and retail trading.
The posting
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Overview:
We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Buyer to lead the strategy, curation, and performance of our eyewear collections across private label and third-party brands. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, deep product understanding, and the ability to balance data-driven decisions with creative intuition. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in assortment strategy, vendor negotiation, and retail trading, and will play a key role in shaping eyewa’s product vision and driving profitable growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the end-to-end buying process across private label and third-party collections, from forecasting and range planning to final purchase decisions.
- Define and execute the seasonal assortment strategy in line with category performance, market trends, and brand positioning.
- Analyse sales, margin, and inventory performance to identify opportunities, gaps, and risks adjusting buys accordingly to maximise commercial success.
- Partner closely with the Planning and Finance teams to forecast demand, manage OTB (open-to-buy), and ensure optimal stock levels.
- Build and manage strong vendor partnerships, including supplier evaluations, negotiation of commercial terms, and ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.
- Drive innovation and newness, identifying emerging trends and introducing new brands, categories, or capsules to keep assortments fresh and relevant.
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing and E-Commerce to align on product launches, visual merchandising, and campaign priorities.
- Oversee the reorder and replenishment strategy, balancing sell-through and availability targets across multiple markets.
- Stay on top of competitive analysis, price benchmarking, and global eyewear trends to inform strategic decision-making.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering collaboration and continuous learning within the buying team.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in a buying role, preferably within fashion, accessories, or lifestyle categories.
- Strong understanding of ecommerce, retail trading, and consumer buying behaviour.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally with marketing, planning, and product teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Passion for fashion trends and the eyewear industry.