Apparel Buyer

As an Apparel Buyer at Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL) in Jaipur, India, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, selecting, and delivering fashion products tailored for live TV shopping segments, online channels, and social platforms. Your responsibilities will include trend analysis, vendor management, purchasing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compelling product presentations. You will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing apparel and accessories that align with customer trends and channel strategies. This will involve negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms, and delivery to meet margins and commercial goals. Utilizing sales, inventory, and customer data, you will plan assortments and make informed reordering decisions. Coordinating product presentations with merchandising, marketing, and live show teams will be essential to maximize platform impact. In this role, you will own the purchase order and open-to-buy processes, ensuring data-driven planning and accurate inventory management. Monitoring product and vendor performance will enable you to adjust strategies accordingly. Attending trade shows or trend events to discover new styles and vendors aligned with channel programming needs will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will support cross-functional teams, including marketing, quality control, ecommerce, and planning, to ensure cohesive execution. To excel in this role, you should possess a strong familiarity with retail math, including margins, open-to-buy, markdowns, and KPI tracking. Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills are essential. Proficiency in Excel and presentation tools is required, and experience with ERP or inventory systems is beneficial. Preferred skills and traits include being creative and trend-conscious, with a deep understanding of fast-moving consumer preferences. The ability to work under pressure and support fast turnaround shows or promotions is crucial. A collaborative mindset, excellent vendor management skills, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams are also important. You should be comfortable multitasking, handling spreadsheets, trend research, and show planning. An entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to innovate on product offerings aligned with live and digital commerce strategies will set you up for success in this role. This is a full-time, onsite position in Jaipur, India, offering a yearly compensation of 400,000 INR. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. If you are looking to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for the fashion retail industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at VGL.,