Children's Apparel Purchasing Manager

Role and Responsibilities

This role is responsible for all issues related to buying merchandise and coordinating with vendors for the designated departments. It involves focusing on finding the best resources at the best prices to ensure that product is higher in quality &cost effective for their respective brands.

Key deliverables for the position are as following :

• To contribute to the development of the divisional Buying and Merchandising strategy and to work within this strategy at all times.
• To work with merchandising team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders.
• Identify possible future product offerings by conducting thorough research about what customers are looking for next and the technological trends that are coming up.
• Plan pricing strategies on various product lines with the marketing department and management and aim to reach an agreement with suppliers that allow for optimal pricing.
• Developing and sourcing the right product at the right time to meet customer requirements
• Maximizing current sourcing channels and identifying new opportunities
• Supporting negotiations and working with supply base to ensure that best costs and margins are achieved
• Working closely with Designers on developing styles;

design research trips, fabric & print advice and informing best sellers for move-on styles.

management of stock, style options, quantities, promotions and markdowns.

management of stock, style options, quantities, promotions and markdowns.

Education – NIFT / Pearl (B. Design / MFM)

Exp in Kids - 8-12 years