Buyer – Boots – Kuwait

17 يوليو، 2022

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Job Description

Boots
Boots has been catering for healthcare and beauty needs for over 160 years. With a mission to help customers look and feel better than they ever thought possible,
Boots pharmacies have earned a reputation for providing customers with excellent, trustworthy, healthcare advice through the team of highly qualified, professional pharmacists. In addition to this, the store staff provide a friendly and helpful service to customers looking for expert skincare advice, the latest cosmetics, essentials for babies and children and even indulgent hair care treats.
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a toiletries and cosmetics buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer you will be responsible for assisting them in the development of personal care and beauty offers within Boots stores across the Middle East.
You will be involved in brand selection, product launches, in-store merchandising and category management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
You will have/be:
– At least 5 years retail experience, including 3 years in a buying role.
– Highly developed negotiation and sales planning skills.
– Experience of managing large multinational suppliers and the development of joint business plans.
– Merchandising and space allocation experience (knowledge of Spaceman or similar software is desirable).
– Excellent English communication skills (Arabic language skills are also desirable).
– A pharmacy qualification would be an advantage. About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands, including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.
Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and brand experiences.
Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be.