Boots has been catering for healthcare and beauty needs for over 160 years. With a mission to help customers' look and feel better than they ever thought possible, Boots stores offer a fantastic range of products and services. Boots pharmacies have earned a reputation for providing customers with excellent, trustworthy, healthcare advice through the team of highly qualified, professional pharmacists. In addition to this, the store staff provide a friendly and helpful service to customers looking for expert skincare advice, the latest cosmetics, essentials for babies and children and even indulgent hair care treats.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a toiletries and cosmetics buyer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer you will be responsible for assisting them in the development of the personal care and beauty offering within Boots stores across the Middle East. You will be involved in brand selection, product launches, in-store merchandising and category management.

You will have/be:

- At least 5 years' retail experience including 3 years in a buying role- Highly developed negotiation and sales planning skills- Experience of managing large multinational suppliers and the development of joint business plans- Merchandising and space allocation experience. Spaceman or similar software knowledge experience is desirable- Excellent English communication skills. Arabic language skills are also desirable.

A pharmacy qualification is also desirable.

Alshaya International Trading Co., one of the world's leading retail franchise companies, operates 40 of the world's most recognised retail brands in KSA. With over 600 stores, we are growing fast and looking for talented individuals to join our team.