Roles and Responsibilities :

1. Outsourcing – Knitwear
- Manage end-to-end outsourcing of knitwear products from vendor identification to order execution.
- Coordinate with vendors for product development, quality, delivery, and commercial requirements.
- Ensure timely sourcing and production in line with business requirements.

- Techno-Commercial

- Evaluate vendors based on technical capabilities, commercial terms, quality standards, and production capacity.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQ, and other commercial conditions.
- Ensure the best balance of quality, cost, and delivery.

- Costing

- Prepare and analyze product costing based on fabric, trims, processing, labor, overheads, and other relevant components.
- Benchmark vendor quotations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure competitive pricing while maintaining required quality standards and margins.

- Vendor Development

- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop new vendors as per business requirements.
- Build robust vendor relationships and continuously monitor vendor performance.
- Work with vendors to improve quality, cost efficiency, capacity, and delivery performance.

- Category Development





- Develop and expand the knitwear category in line with market trends and customer requirements.
- Identify new product opportunities, fabrics, suppliers, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Analyze market and category performance to support sourcing and buying decisions.
- Drive product innovation, competitive pricing, and category growth.
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Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of knitwear sourcing and buying
- Expertise in costing and commercial negotiations
- Good understanding of fabric, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing processes
- Strong vendor management and development skills
- Analytical and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of market trends and category development
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and timelines effectively
- Strong communication and coordination skills

Job Requirements :

- 8-14 years of experience in a similar role within the textile & apparel industry.
- Strong understanding of knitwear manufacturing processes and costing principles.
- Proven track record in vendor development and management.

📌 Senior Buyer (Mumbai)
🏢 Siyaram’s
📍 Mumbai