Roles and Responsibilities :
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 prospects.
Ensure competitive pricing while maintaining required quality standards and margins.
Vendor Development
Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop new vendors as per business requirements.
Build strong 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.

Key Skills & Competencies
Solid knowledge of knitwear sourcing and buying
Expertise in costing and commercial negotiations
Positive 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 coord

📌 Senior Buyer Mumbai
🏢 Siyaram’s
📍 Mumbai