Assistant Buyer - Sports

Assistant Buyer - Sports

Company Overview

BFL Group is one of the worlds leading off-price retailers of fashion and homeware. With headquarters based in United Arab Emirates, we serve over markets across the region and southeast Asia.

Our goal is to delight customers and entice them back with the promise of exceptional pieces that excite all at up to 80% off the original retail price for fashion designer brands. Our unique Treasure Hunt model ensures there is always something new to explore, desire and discover within our stores. Our customers walk out with new items every time they visit any of our stores.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer - Sports to join our buying team in the retail sector. In this role, you will assist the buying team in sourcing, purchasing, and managing the inventory for our product lines. You will work closely with the Buyer, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet customer demands, are competitively priced, and are available at the right time across our retail locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Buyer in sourcing and selecting products, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating prices.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels, ensuring product availability, and coordinating reorders to avoid stockouts.
• Help track product performance and analyze sales trends to inform buying decisions.
• Maintain accurate records, update databases, and generate reports for the buying team.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any issues related to product orders.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business or a related field.
• Proven experience in a buying or purchasing role, ideally within the Sports sector.
• Expertise in vendor management, negotiation, order processing, delivery coordination, and quality control.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain planning.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen ability to prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in product sourcing, supplier coordination, and inventory oversight.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills, capable of supporting negotiations and collaborating with both external suppliers and internal teams.

If you think you are fit for this job position, then apply right away. You are steps away from joining a Great Place to Work and we would love to meet you soon!