Assistant Buyer
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Date posted
October 28, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Assistant
Experience
2–4 years in beauty or retail buying
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Assistant Buyer supports the buying team for the skincare and beauty category by coordinating seasonal plans, monitoring orders and stock, reviewing product performance and assisting with supplier communication. The role connects buying, retail operations, planning, e-commerce and finance to keep products available, commercially relevant and correctly priced. It also contributes to range development, sample reviews, competitive research and merchandising standards across the business. A candidate with beauty, skincare, bath or body category exposure will be well placed to support the team.
Job Details
- Employer: Lifestyle
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Experience: 2–4 years in beauty or retail buying
Key Responsibilities
- Support the buying calendar and seasonal events, aligning orders with store inflows and promotional timing.
- Monitor order status, inventory levels and sales patterns, escalating supplier or product issues when action is needed.
- Assist with pricing, margin checks, currency corrections and review of performance against budget and commercial targets.
- Help develop seasonal product ranges, prepare range files, organise samples and maintain product catalogues or photographs.
- Communicate professionally with suppliers on orders, shipment terms, delivery timing and product requirements.
- Review stock and sales reports, identify fast- and slow-moving items, and recommend reorders or allocation changes.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Around two to four years of experience in beauty or retail buying.
- Skincare, bath, body or beauty category experience is preferred, together with multi-brand or omnichannel retail exposure.
- Understanding of buying budgets, vendor coordination, product research and basic commercial analysis.
- Strong organisation, negotiation, attention to detail and planning skills.
Required Skills
Useful capabilities include Excel, supplier communication, trend research, product evaluation, pricing support, stock analysis and stakeholder coordination. Commercial awareness and consistent follow-through are important for keeping product, cost and delivery information accurate.
Employment Details
Full-time role associated with Lifestyle in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Salary and benefits should be confirmed during recruitment.
Skills
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Full Time
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