Senior Buyer

Role : As Senior Buyer for Ulta Beauty, you'll curate an irresistible beauty destination, managing multi-million product portfolios across cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, haircare and emerging beauty categories. You'll negotiate with global beauty giants, discover breakthrough brands, and create trend-setting assortments that captivate GCC’s sophisticated beauty consumers. Key Responsibilities: - Develop strategic buying plans aligned with local market trends and consumer preferences - Lead category success with brand selection, product launches and assortment planning strategies across multiple brands - Build and maintain relationships with beauty brands and emerging suppliers - Analyze performance metrics to optimize inventory, margins, and sell-through rates - Collaborate with marketing teams to execute impactful product launches and campaigns - Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product flow from sourcing to shelf Qualifications & Requirements: - 5+ years of beauty retail buying experience with brands - Deep understanding of the GCC beauty market dynamics and consumer behavior - Strong analytical skills with proficiency in retail planning systems - Proven track record of delivering profitable growth and margin expansion - Excellent negotiation abilities and supplier relationship management - Cultural awareness and adaptability in diverse market environments - Fluent use of the English Language- additional fluency of the Arabic language is preferred