Buyer will be responsible for curating a competitive and innovative product range, mapping market competition, negotiating costs and delivery schedules with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining buysheets, managing inventory, overseeing pre-production (PP) and fit approvals, ensuring all products meet quality standards, and managing promotions and markdowns. The Apparel Buyer will also collaborate with Marketing and Design teams to develop visual merchandising promotions aligned with themes and product launches. This role is crucial for achieving both top-line and bottom-line targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Product/ Range Curation:
Curate a diverse and appealing range of apparel products based on market trends, customer preferences, and seasonal demands.
Analyse sales data and market feedback to make informed decisions on product selection with best seller management.
Range build is the primary responsibility of the buyer
Competition Mapping:
Conduct regular market research to monitor and analyse competitor activities, pricing strategies, and product offerings.




Identify gaps and opportunities in the market to ensure a competitive edge.
Vendor Management:
Establish and maintain solid relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Negotiate favourable terms for pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.
Ensure vendors comply with company standards and policies.
Cost and Delivery Management:
Negotiate and finalize costs to achieve the best possible margins while maintaining product quality.
Monitor and ensure adherence to delivery schedules to meet inventory requirements.
Address and resolve any issues related to delays or discrepancies in deliveries.
Buysheet Maintenance:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date buysheets to track orders, costs, delivery schedules, and product details.
Ensure all relevant information is correctly recorded and accessible for reporting and decision-making.
Pre-Production (PP) and Fit Approvals:
Oversee the pre-production and fit approval p

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