Buyer, Menswear - dubai - Namshi

Description

Namshi, the #1 online fashion destination in the Middle East and part of the noon ecosystem, is on a mission to become the region's favorite closet. We serve a young, fashion-forward audience and move at the speed of culture, data, and customer obsession.

We are builders, problem-solvers, and risk-takers. If you are passionate about fashion, driven by commercial impact, and excited to shape private label fashion at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

What you'll do:

As a Buyer – Private Label Fashion, you will own and drive the commercial and creative success of assigned categories. You will combine strong fashion instinct with data-led decision-making to build relevant, profitable, and trend-right assortments, while leading supplier relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead vendor selection and develop strong, long-term partnerships with regional and global suppliers
• Own end-to-end category buying strategies aligned to sales growth, margin, stock turn, and brand objectives
• Translate fashion trends, customer insights, and market intelligence into commercially successful private label assortments
• Perform weekly sales and stock analysis to ensure performance is tracking against sales plans and KPIs
• Review and manage delivery plans in line with sales targets, category mix, pricing architecture, and inventory health
• Drive pricing strategies through strong product, trend, and cost analysis while managing spend within budgetary requirements
• Negotiate cost prices, MOQs, margins, and improved commercial and credit terms to achieve target margins across the full product lifecycle, including clearance
• Maintain deep awareness of competitors, market movements, and customer behavior to inform buying decisions and product performance evaluation
• Attend regional and international markets as required to support sourcing, product development, and trend direction
• Proactively identify strong and weak performers, optimizing assortments accordingly and providing regular insights and recommendations to senior management
• Build and manage robust, preferential supplier relationships to ensure quality, speed, and on-time delivery
• Ensure timely and accurate stock replenishment in line with trading performance
• Maximize sales and margin through strong understanding of price positioning, target cost structures, and the impact of design and product specifications on profitability
• Coach, guide, and inspire junior buyers and assistants, strengthening both commercial and fashion capability within the team
• Collaborate closely with design, planning, merchandising, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive and compelling private label ranges

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Fashion, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in buying, merchandising, or a similar commercial role, preferably within private label fashion
• Strong fashion sensibility and high product awareness; candidates with a proven fashion mindset will be prioritized
• Solid experience within eCommerce and/or omnichannel retail environments
• Proven ability to manage suppliers and negotiate complex commercial and credit terms
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strategic, commercial thinker with strong analytical capability and a critical mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite (strong Excel/Sheets skills required)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to drive initiatives across multiple stakeholders

Who will excel?

You thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and balance creativity with commercial discipline. You are confident making data-backed decisions, have a sharp fashion eye, and lead by example. You are hands‑on, proactive, and passionate about building brands that customers love.

At Namshi/noon, we challenge convention, move fast, and aim high. If these values resonate with you, you'll enjoy the journey with us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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