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Fashion BuyerConfidential • Bengaluru / Bangalore, India
Fashion Buyer

Fashion Buyer

Confidential • Bengaluru / Bangalore, India
10 days ago
Job description

Department : Buying

Reports To : Buying Manager

Experience Level : 6–7 Years

Working days - Mon-Fri

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and trend-savvy Fashion Buyer with a strong background in product development and a proven track record of 6–7 years in the fashion retail industry. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a keen eye for product, a strong commercial mindset, and hands-on experience in managing cost negotiations and cost closures to achieve target margins. The ideal candidate will be proficient in end-to-end product lifecycle management, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with planning, and production teams to deliver high-quality, profitable collections.

Key Responsibilities :

Buying & Trend Curation

  • Forecast fashion trends and consumer preferences through market research and competitive analysis.
  • Curate seasonal assortments aligned with brand identity, pricing architecture, and sales targets.
  • Participate in buying trips, trade shows, and vendor meetings to identify key styles and opportunities.

Product Development

  • Drive development of exclusive products in collaboration with vendors and tech teams.
  • Manage the product development process from concept to production, including materials selection, fit approvals, and costing.
  • Ensure alignment with product timelines and seasonal launch calendars.
  • Costing & Cost Closures

  • Own the product costing process from prototype to final production.
  • Negotiate costings with vendors and manufacturers to meet desired margins.
  • Manage cost closure timelines and ensure accurate documentation for each style / SKU.
  • Vendor Management & Sourcing

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with domestic and international suppliers.
  • Evaluate vendor performance on cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery.
  • Work with sourcing teams to optimize supply chain and reduce lead times.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with planning, marketing, production, and sourcing to ensure smooth product execution.
  • Contribute to visual merchandising, campaign themes, and product launches as needed.
  • Qualifications :

  • 6–7 years of experience in fashion buying with hands-on product development and costing experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design / Merchandising or related field from NIFT / Pearl or equivalent .
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycle, sourcing, and vendor negotiations.
  • Demonstrated success in managing cost closures and achieving margin goals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both internal teams and external vendors.
  • Advanced Excel and PLM system proficiency; familiarity with retail math and costing sheets.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; detail-oriented.
  • Skills Required

    Costing, Market Research, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Analysis, Excel

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