Senior Buyer ( Apparel )

Responsibilities :

• Buying Merchandising :
• Lead the buying strategy to ensure alignment with market trends, customer preferences, and company goals.
• Develop and manage the seasonal product assortment, considering customer demands, market insights, and financial targets.
• Ensure a balanced and profitable product range by working closely with merchandising and planning teams.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and agreements with vendors to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining margins.
• Fabric and Costing Expertise :
• Oversee fabric selection, ensuring the materials are aligned with current trends, customer preferences, and quality standards.
• Analyze fabric costs and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising on product quality.
• Manage the entire costing process from fabric sourcing to final garment production, ensuring profitability for each product.
• Sourcing Vendor Management :
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and vendors in line with the brand s quality and cost requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure timely deliveries and consistency in product quality.
• Regularly evaluate vendor performance and conduct quality checks, negotiating improvements where necessary.
• Inventory Supply Chain Coordination :
• Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods.
• Optimize stock levels to ensure the right balance between supply and demand while reducing overstock and stockouts.
• Market Trend Analysis :
• Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to stay updated on industry trends, customer preferences, and pricing strategies.
• Provide actionable insights to the merchandising and marketing teams to optimize the product offering.
• Team Collaboration Reporting :
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including merchandising, planning, supply chain, and marketing to ensure smooth execution of buying and merchandising strategies.
• Provide regular performance reports on buying, sourcing, and vendor management to senior management.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Skills Required

Apparel Merchandising, Fabric Sourcing, Product Costing, Vendor Management, Trend Analysis