3. Vendor Management Develop an adequate vendor base for the concept through active scouting and negotiation / renegotiation Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise Maintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users Identify, evaluate and select appropriate vendor mix to achieve business objectives
4. Order Management Place orders based on the buying plan and ensure merchandise is delivered as per the plan based on the agreed service level agreement Implement financial and credit services agreement with the vendor that maximize profit and positively contribute to cash flow Track the merchandise transportation from supplier to Home Centre distribution centre and ensure smooth flow of goods Follow the reverse logistics guidelines to send the faulty / damaged goods back to the vendor
5. Vendor and Product Research. Identify and leverage alternate buying opportunities to source products and to ensure that company maintains its competitive edge by constant renegotiation Ensure effective communication, collation and follow-up on various product requirements and findings obtained from the sales/store data Keep abreast of the latest trends in buying and discuss the same with the department/category Manager from time to time to assess realignment of existing processes. Map competition prices / products and provide qualitative inputs to the business Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market visits Post graduate or Graduate, 8-10 years’ relevant experience of which at least 6 years should have been in the retail industry.
Our journey started in 1973 with a single store in Bahrain. Since then, we have grown into a global retail and hospitality group. The proud creator of 25 plus value led, own-built brands across retail, hospitality, food, and leisure.
Over the years, our UAE - based group has evolved into a comprehensive retail and hospitality entity, with over 2200 retail stores, leisure, and hospitality outlets, panning the GCC, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Today, Landmark Group is one of GCC's largest omnichannel retailers and India's top home and fashion retailer.
We take immense pride in the organic growth of our retail brands, which have blossomed into household names. From Max, Splash, Babyshop, Centrepoint, Shoemart, Homecentre, Emax, Fitness First, to Funcity, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.
