Our client is an established fashion retailer with an ambitious growth agenda across the Middle East. With a portfolio of well-recognised fashion brands and a reputation for delivering trend-led collections at scale, the business continues to invest heavily in its commercial and product teams.

To support this growth, we are seeking an experienced

Head of Buying & Merchandising

to lead the end-to-end product planning and buying function, ensuring the right products reach the right customer at the right time.

This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for shaping the commercial product strategy across multiple fashion categories. You will combine customer insight, financial planning and market awareness to build commercially successful assortments while driving sales, margin and inventory performance.

Leading a team of buyers and merchandisers, you will work cross-functionally with Design, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Retail Operations to ensure the business remains agile, customer-focused and commercially competitive.





Define and execute the seasonal buying and merchandising strategy across multiple product categories.
Own the merchandise planning process, including forecasting, OTB management, stock optimisation and margin delivery.
Analyse trading performance and identify opportunities to maximise sales, improve sell-through and reduce inventory risk.
Develop strategic relationships with suppliers and brand partners, supporting negotiations and product selection.
Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing Buying & Merchandising team while promoting a collaborative and accountable culture.
Drive continuous improvement across reporting, planning tools and commercial processes.

Extensive experience leading Buying and Merchandising teams within international fashion retail.
Strong commercial judgement with a proven ability to balance customer trends, financial performance and inventory management.
Demonstrated success delivering profitable seasonal collection

📌 Head of Buying (Castro Urdiales)
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