Product Owner - Buying

We are looking for a visionary Senior Product Manager Buying & Sourcing to lead our charge into the at our HQ in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will own the strategy and execution for cutting-edge AI-driven products, from conception to launch. You will be the catalyst that transforms business ambitions into innovative solutions.If you are an expert in both product management and the buying landscape, and you're excited to shape the future of buying/sourcing, we need you on our team.Work Location- Dubai, UAEWhat You'll Do:Collaborate with brand teams to understand core business opportunities and drive and own the product vision and roadmap. Collaborate with technology teams to optimize the Squad's Sprint Backlog, prioritize the backlogs and remove any impediments to progress along the sprint. Collaborate with teams to ideate on innovative solutions that address both user and business problems and create powerful customer experiences.Work with squad team to define the capabilities/features and ensure features conform to the requirments.Use MVPs and experiments to learn quickly and make data-driven decisionsCommunicate progress and key updates to stakeholders during monthly and quarterly reviewsTo enhance product features based on market research from existing solutions, clients and users’ feedback.Understand and forecast customer demands for devising solutions that make the best use of latest technology for business successTranslate a deep understanding of customers’ needs into solutions and products that add value to the businessDrive the go-to-market strategy and commercialization of the solutions. Who You Are (Qualifications):To be primarily responsible for driving the capability enhancement of buying, sourcing and quality as a function.Manage our squad focusing on category management with focus on buying, sourcing and quality (vendor management, product quality and compliance, product lifecycle management etc) systems and processes (in fashion, footwear, home, apparels, and accessories etc)To maintain and enhance the quality experience of the internal customer by identifying the gaps, forming hypotheses and setting up solutionsTo monitor and measure the success of products and report to managementExperience - 7-12 years of experience working in a Product Owner role in areas of commercial (buying, sourcing, quality etc) Proven expertise or exposure to product development in systems such as PLM (product lifecycle management), PIM (product information),PDS, supplier collab, sourcing (multiple system preferred) etcDemonstrated track record of driving value and influencing key business metrics.Demonstrated knowledge and passion for data analysis and data-informed product innovationEnd-to-end quantitative thinkingAbility to tell stories with data, educate effectively and instill confidence, motivating stakeholders to act on recommendations.Has experience or exposure to buying, sourcing, quality in Retail organization or as functional consultant.Experience working in cross-functional teams and environments.Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbout Us- Landmark Group 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, Home Centre, Emax, Fitness First, to Fun City, to name a few, our brands span across a multitude of categories, enriching the lives of countless families over the past decade.As a part of the Landmark Group, a renowned retail and hospitality conglomerate in the Middle East, North Africa, and India, Landmark Digital is the dynamic digital arm of Landmark Retail, serving as the cornerstone of our omnichannel business strategy.Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we oversee the digital operations of eight leading brands across diverse geographies, with ambitious plans for expansion into new territories and functions. Joining us means becoming a vital part of the Middle East's most significant bricks-to-clicks success story, boasting an impressive year-on-year growth rate exceeding 100%.Comprising a talented workforce of over 700 professionals across diverse domains, Landmark Digital spearheads various functions including Enterprise and E-commerce Tech, Product Management, User Design, and MarTech, among others. With our futuristic outlook, we are committed to delivering seamless digital experiences to our customers.Landmark DigitalAt Landmark Digital, we cultivate an agile work culture, empowering you to make impactful decisions from day one within collaborative squads comprising professionals from over 20 nationalities. Additionally, our dedicated software development center in Bangalore, India, offers opportunities for incubation, design, and optimization of digital products.Working at Landmark Digital means engaging with cutting-edge technologies, including Enterprise and E-commerce tech, headless commerce, Java Spring Boot, React Native, React frontend, and Azure Cloud solutions, providing an enriching environment for professional growth and development.In addition to competitive remuneration and benefits, we prioritize continuous learning and growth through dedicated training and upskilling initiatives. Furthermore, our vibrant workplace culture fosters camaraderie through various team events, celebrations, and recreational amenities, ensuring a fulfilling experience both personally and professionally.Come be a part of Landmark Digital, where innovation, collaboration, and growth converge to redefine the digital retail landscape