WE ARE HIRING | CENTRAL BUYER

Greetings from LuLu Group India!

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented professional to join our Buying team as a Central Buyer. The ideal candidate should have strong product knowledge, market awareness and expertise in retail buying, sourcing, vendor management and category development.

Position: Central Buyer

Category: Jewellery & Ladies’ Bags

Location: Kochi, Kerala

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement buying strategies for jewellery and ladies’ bags in line with business objectives and customer preferences.
- Identify new products, brands, vendors and sourcing opportunities based on market trends and customer demand.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends, pricing strategies and product opportunities.
- Negotiate with vendors and suppliers on pricing, margins, payment terms and promotional offers to ensure competitive buying.
- Plan product assortment, selection and stock availability to maintain the right merchandise mix across stores.
- Monitor sales performance, stock movement,



inventory levels and product profitability to optimize buying decisions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure product quality, competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Coordinate with merchandising, operations and other internal teams to ensure effective execution of buying plans.
- Analyse category performance and recommend replenishment, markdowns and assortment changes to maximize sales and profitability.

Candidate Profile

- Relevant experience in retail buying, merchandising or sourcing, preferably in jewellery and ladies’ bags.
- Strong understanding of retail buying, category management, product trends, pricing and vendor negotiations.
- Valuable analytical, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Ability to identify market opportunities and develop commercially successful product assortments.
- Strong market knowledge and understanding of consumer preferences and retail trends

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at [email protected].

📌 Central Buyer (Kochi)
🏢 Lulu Group India
📍 Kochi