Role Purpose

The Buyer – Bedding Category will be responsible for developing and executing the category buying strategy for Bedding, including bed sheets, comforters, quilts, pillows, mattress protectors, blankets, and related accessories. The role will focus on driving sales, margins, inventory productivity, product innovation, and vendor partnerships while ensuring alignment with Home Centre's brand positioning and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

- Develop seasonal and annual buying plans aligned with business objectives.
- Define category assortment architecture across price points, styles, materials, and customer segments.
- Identify market trends, consumer insights, and competitive opportunities to drive category growth.
- Build and execute product roadmaps to achieve sales, margin, and market share targets.

Product Development & Sourcing
- Collaborate with sourcing, design, and quality teams to develop commercially viable products.
- Drive product innovation by introducing new fabrics, constructions, designs, and sustainable materials.
- Manage product lifecycle from concept to launch.
- Ensure products meet quality, compliance, and brand standards.

Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQ, lead times, and commercial agreements.
- Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
- Identify and onboard new vendors to improve competitiveness and capability.

Financial & Inventory Management
- Deliver category sales,



gross margin, and profitability targets.
- Monitor sell-through performance and take corrective actions where required.
- Manage inventory levels to optimize stock turn and minimize markdowns.
- Review Open-to-Buy (OTB) and forecasting plans in collaboration with planning teams.

Assortment & Range Management
- Build balanced assortments across core, seasonal, and premium ranges.
- Analyze customer purchasing behavior and category performance metrics.
- Recommend assortment changes based on data, trends, and customer feedback.
- Ensure right product mix across stores and online channels.

Market Intelligence
- Conduct competitor benchmarking and market visits.
- Track global home textile trends, color forecasts, and consumer preferences.
- Leverage data and insights to identify growth opportunities and assortment gaps.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Design, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Planning, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and E-commerce teams.
- Support promotional planning, product launches, and seasonal campaigns.
- Ensure timely product availability and smooth execution across channels.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Category Sales Growth




- Gross Margin %
- GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment)
- Stock Turn / Inventory Turns
- Sell-through %
- Markdown %
- Current Product Success Rate
- Vendor Performance Score
- On-Time Product Launches
- Availability / In-Stock %

Qualifications & Experience

Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Technology, Home Furnishing, or related field.
- MBA or Postgraduate qualification preferred.

Experience
- 5-10 years of buying/merchandising experience in Home Textiles, Bedding, Home Furnishings, Retail, or Lifestyle categories.
- Strong understanding of bedding fabrics such as cotton, microfiber, linen, bamboo, blends, polyester fills, and specialty constructions.
- Experience managing domestic and international sourcing networks.
- Proven track record of delivering category growth and profitability.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills
- Category Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Negotiation
- Assortment Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Margin Management
- Retail Analytics
- Product Development
- Excel & BI Tools

Behavioral Competencies
- Commercial Acumen
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Centricity
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Planning & Prioritization
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry Background

- Home Furnishing Retail
- Home Textiles
- Lifestyle Retail
- Department Stores
- Furniture & Home Décor Retail
- E-commerce Home Categories

📌 Buyer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Landmark Group
📍 Bengaluru