Category Buyer - Telecom & IT

About This Role

Job Description: Category Buyer – Mobility & IT

Location: UAE

Company & Role Overview:
MyShops Electronics is a growing UAE-based electronics retail and distribution company, offering a wide range of mobility, IT, and consumer electronics products through its retail stores and online platform. With a strong focus on value-driven offerings and agile sourcing,

As we continue to expand its footprint across the UAE market. We are seeking a Category Buyer – Mobility & IT to drive category growth, profitability, and assortment strategy. This role will be responsible for end to-end category management, including buying, vendor management, pricing, and achieving sales and margin targets while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

-> Category ownership: Drive the sales, margin, and inventory performance of the assigned Mobility & IT category.

-> Merchandise & assortment planning: Plan and implement the right product mix aligned with customer demand and market trends.

-> Vendor management & negotiations: Build strong supplier relationships and lead product selection, pricing, and commercial negotiations.

-> **Promotions & sell-**through: Partner with vendors to plan and execute promotions that drive sales and inventory movement.

-> Competitor analysis: Continuously review competitor assortment, pricing, and promotions to maintain competitiveness and secure supplier support.

-> Customer insights & store support: Review daily customer journey and store feedback, taking actions to support retail sales teams.

-> Margin optimization: Drive profitability through pricing strategies, product mix, and supplier negotiations.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of UAE experience in Category Management / Buying, preferably in electronics retail.
• Strong experience in Mobility and IT categories (experience in Appliances, Gaming, or Accessories is an added advantage).
• Proven track record in vendor management, negotiations, and supplier relationship development.
• Solid understanding of OTB planning, inventory management, and retail KPIs (sales, margin, sell-through).
• Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools (Excel, reporting dashboards, etc.).
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive profitability and category growth.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently based and working in Dubai?
• What categories and brands do you have experience buying?
• What is your current fixed monthly salary?

Experience:

• Telecom/ Consumer Electronics Buying: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person