Head of Buying & Sourcing - Household

Carter Murray Retail in Dubai are looking for a Head of Buying & Sourcing for an exciting new project for a leading retailer in the Middle Region with their head office based in Kuwait.

We are looking for a candidate that has extensive buying and sourcing experience in the near and far east that has experience within some of the following categories:

• Gifting
• Household
• Tabletop
• Arts & Craft
• Pet Supplies
• Make & Cosmetics
• Electronics
• Seaonsal
• Home Decor
• Toys & Party
• & Stationary

We are looking for a senior candidate who has previously managed a team of buyers / merchandisers and worked across various different product categories.

This person would of worked within a retail environment not just a sourcing supplier base, and have knowledge and experience of the Middle East region.

If you have a minimum of 8-10 years experience within own brand buying , product development and sourcing from the far east, an extensive knowledge of retail especially with a focus on the value sector and would like to be part of this opportunity please apply on the link provided.

Overview of requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 8-10 years experience within buying
• Preference to come from a value retail segement
• Have bought a number of the categories that are listed above
• Experience in sourcing from the far east
• Managed a team of buyers/ merchandisers
• Experience within the Middle East market

The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.