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Role Overview
Buyer - Retail Buyers at Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Company Overview
Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, set to open in 2027. Located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in Ras Al Khaimah, the resort will feature 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges and bars, a theater, a beach club, multiple swimming and wading pools, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.
Role Purpose
The Buyer drives the retail product strategy for Wynn Al Marjan Island's shopping promenade by sourcing premium luxury goods aligned with five-star resort clientele, managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory and pricing, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure seamless operations from procurement to sales floor.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Research, identify and source premium and luxury products across multiple categories suitable for a five-star resort clientele.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, margins and exclusivity agreements to maximize profitability.
- Coordinate the vendor registration process.
Pricing & Inventory Optimization
- Ensure all goods are priced appropriately for the luxury resort market.
- Monitor sell-through rates, manage markdowns and protect gross margins across all store categories.
- Ensure fast-moving items are replenished promptly and slow movers are addressed proactively.
- Conduct regular store visits to assess product presentation, identify gaps and gather feedback from the store team on product performance and guest preferences.
Merchandise Planning & Operations
- Collaborate with store operations to develop planograms, fixture allocations and visual merchandising standards for each retail location.
- Work closely with Retail Operations, Loss Prevention, Warehouse and Marketing teams to ensure seamless product flow from purchase order to sales floor.
Trend Analysis & Reporting
- Stay ahead of consumer trends and conduct competitive analysis to keep the product offering fresh, relevant and aligned with guest preferences.
- Generate regular sales performance reports, category analysis and buying recommendations for management review.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising or a related field.
- Minimum 4–6 years of buying or procurement experience in retail, preferably within luxury hospitality, resort retail or premium lifestyle brands.
- Experience with OTB management, category planning and inventory optimization.
- Knowledge of the UAE/GCC market and consumer preferences is a strong advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong financial planning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of and willingness to adapt to AI tools and emerging retail technologies to improve productivity, reporting and buying processes.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Additional Information
- Salary paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.
- Excellent leave policy.
- Healthcare package.
- Incentive programs.
- Additional colleague benefits.