Assistant Buyer

Job Description – E-commerce Buyer

Company: Qurbat (Ethnic Wear Brand)
Location: Gurgaon
Experience Required: 2–4 Years in Buying/Merchandising (preferably in Apparel/E-commerce Industry)

Role Overview:

As an E-commerce Buyer at Qurbat, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end buying cycle for our ethnic apparel range. This includes supplier management, product selection, seasonal buying visits, merchandise assessment, image shoots, and collaboration with the website team to ensure the right products are showcased online.

Key Responsibilities: Buying & Merchandising:

• Plan and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with sales and fashion trends.
• Conduct supplier connect meetings to source new collections and negotiate pricing, timelines, and quality.
• Organize and attend buying visits to assess new designs, fabrics, and market trends.
• Prepare and monitor assessment & buying plans to ensure assortment meets sales and customer demand.
• Track inventory performance and recommend reorders or markdowns.

Product & Content Management:

• Coordinate product photoshoots with internal teams/photographers to ensure high-quality images.
• Ensure all product images, descriptions, and attributes are updated correctly for the website catalog.
• Collaborate with the website & marketing team for product launches, online promotions, and campaigns.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

• Build strong relationships with vendors for timely delivery and quality assurance.
• Negotiate best commercial terms with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company quality and ethical sourcing standards.

Analytics & Reporting:

• Monitor sales data, product performance, and online customer preferences.
• Provide inputs on trends, pricing, and competition to strengthen buying strategies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly buying performance reports for management.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of apparel buying, sourcing, and merchandising (preferably ethnic wear).
• Good eye for fashion trends, fabrics, and consumer preferences.
• Hands-on experience in e-commerce cataloging & website merchandising.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and E-commerce platforms (Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce).
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Fashion, Textile, Business Management, or related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person