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.
• Solid understanding of retail buying, category management, product trends, pricing and vendor negotiations.
• Good 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