Require a Senior Buyer in Bangalore

Bangalore - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 2-5years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with brand vision market trends and sales forecasts.
Source and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing quality and delivery timelines.
Analyze market trends competitor offerings and consumer behavior to identify profitable product opportunities.
Manage the full product lifecycle from initial concept and sample evaluation to production quality control and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with design merchandising and marketing teams to ensure cohesive product planning and alignment with brand positioning.
Monitor inventory levels and sales performance to adjust buying plans and minimize overstock or stockouts.
Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure compliance with ethical sustainability and quality standards.
Maintain detailed records of purchase orders pricing and supplier contracts using ERP and procurement systems.
Forecast demand with accuracy and manage buy plans within budget constraints to maximize margin and turnover.
Represent the brand at trade shows supplier meetings and industry events to build relationships and identify emerging trends.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Business Textile Technology or a related field.
25 years of progressive experience in fashion buying preferably within apparel accessories or lifestyle retail.
Proven track record of delivering profitable buying results with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
In-depth knowledge of fashion trends fabric types garment construction and production timelines.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) MS Excel and procurement software.
Excellent communication interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for sourcing trade shows and supplier visits.

Required Skills:

IDEAL PROFILE: The Fashionista: 35 years of experience specifically handling fashion beauty or lifestyle accounts in a creative agency. Portfolio Depth: A book that shows you can write everything from a witty one-liner for a meme to a soulful brand manifesto. Storytelling Instinct: Ability to take a product (like a pair of jeans) and build a 10-part content series around the feeling of wearing them. Platform Native: Deep understanding of how copy performs differently on LinkedIn vs. Instagram vs. Twitter/X.

Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with brand vision market trends and sales forecasts.Source and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing quality and delivery timelines.Analyze market trends competitor offerings and consumer behavior to ident...

Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with brand vision market trends and sales forecasts.
Source and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing quality and delivery timelines.
Analyze market trends competitor offerings and consumer behavior to identify profitable product opportunities.
Manage the full product lifecycle from initial concept and sample evaluation to production quality control and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with design merchandising and marketing teams to ensure cohesive product planning and alignment with brand positioning.
Monitor inventory levels and sales performance to adjust buying plans and minimize overstock or stockouts.
Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure compliance with ethical sustainability and quality standards.
Maintain detailed records of purchase orders pricing and supplier contracts using ERP and procurement systems.
Forecast demand with accuracy and manage buy plans within budget constraints to maximize margin and turnover.
Represent the brand at trade shows supplier meetings and industry events to build relationships and identify emerging trends.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Business Textile Technology or a related field.
25 years of progressive experience in fashion buying preferably within apparel accessories or lifestyle retail.
Proven track record of delivering profitable buying results with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
In-depth knowledge of fashion trends fabric types garment construction and production timelines.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) MS Excel and procurement software.
Excellent communication interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for sourcing trade shows and supplier visits.

Required Skills: