Role Overview

Chalhoub Group is the leading partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East, representing an unparalleled portfolio of international brands across fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, and lifestyle categories.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of the buying strategy for a complex luxury portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping assortments, driving commercial performance, and delivering compelling product stories that resonate with regional consumers across omnichannel platforms.

The Senior Buyer will lead buying activities end-to-end, manage Open-to-Buy (OTB), and play a key role in developing high-performing buying teams while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Buying Strategy & Commercial Ownership

• Lead the buying strategy and OTB planning across assigned categories and brands

• Manage a complex portfolio of luxury brands with full commercial accountability

• Plan, select, and buy product ranges that balance creativity, trend relevance, and commercial performance

• Identify and introduce innovative merchandise, new concepts, and exclusive products to drive growth and customer acquisition

• Influence and challenge OTB creation, ensuring optimal spend and return

• Analyse sales performance, sell-through, stock turn, and margin to drive informed business decisions

• Take ownership of gross margin performance, markdown strategy, and stock liquidation

Buying Execution & Stakeholder Management

• Actively participate in buys, product selection, and order quantification

• Present seasonal buys, strategies, and performance reviews to senior management and store teams

• Work closely with marketing, visual merchandising, store operations, supply chain, and e-commerce teams to ensure cohesive execution

• Maintain strong supplier relationships and lead commercial negotiations, including stock swaps, RTVs, and markdown contributions

• Monitor global fashion and luxury trends, competitive activity, and market movements to inform buying decisions

Team Leadership & Development

• Develop and mentor the buying team, empowering them to take full ownership of their business areas

• Foster a culture of accountability, commercial curiosity, and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

• 5–7 years’ experience in luxury buying within a retail or wholesale environment

• Strong commercial and analytical capability with confidence interpreting sales data and KPIs

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Passion for luxury, trends, and product storytelling

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix organisation

What We Offer

At Chalhoub Group, we turn ambition into achievement. You will benefit from ongoing learning and development, exposure to diverse brands and categories, and internal mobility opportunities across the Group.