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A Buyer at GMG builds data-led buying plans and curates consumer-right assortments for sports, footwear, lifestyle, and fashion categories across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, partnering with the Category Manager to drive sales, profitability, and SKU efficiency.

About this role

Who we are:

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

We’re looking for a sharp, consumer-obsessed Buyer to drive winning assortments and fuel category growth. In this role, you’ll partner with the Category Manager to build strategic buying plans, curate impactful ranges, and deliver strong sales and sell-through across our markets.

What You Will Do

  • Build data-led buying plans and budgets aligned to category strategy.

  • Develop consumer-right assortments that boost profitability and SKU efficiency.

  • Track sales, trends, and competition to identify opportunities and actions.

  • Analyse in-season performance to optimise sales and inventory.

  • Oversee order placement, delivery, and supplier negotiations.

  • Translate store insights into product decisions.

  • Support the buying team and ensure smooth product flow.

What You Bring

  • 3+ years’ buying experience (sports/footwear/lifestyle /fashion preferred).

  • Strong product sense with analytical and commercial acumen.

  • Proven category management success.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Skills

BudgetingBuying PlansCategory ManagementDelivery ManagementIn-season Performance AnalysisInventory OptimisationOrder PlacementProduct Assortment CurationSales AnalysisSKU EfficiencyStakeholder ManagementSupplier Negotiations

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