Assistant Buyer

As an Apparel Buyer at Vaibhav Global Ltd (VGL), 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 execute compelling product presentations. You will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and purchasing apparel and accessories that align with customer trends and channel strategy. This will involve negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms, and delivery to meet margins and commercial goals. Analyzing sales, inventory, and customer data to plan assortments and make informed reordering decisions will be a key part of your role. Coordinating product presentation with merchandising, marketing, and live show teams to maximize platform impact will be essential. You will also own the purchase order and open-to-buy processes, ensuring data-driven planning and accurate inventory management. Monitoring product and vendor performance closely and adjusting strategies accordingly will be a key aspect of your role. You will attend trade shows or trend events to discover new styles and vendors in line with channel programming needs. Supporting cross-functional teams including marketing, quality control, ecommerce, and planning to ensure cohesive execution will also be part of your responsibilities. To be successful in this role, you should have 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 would be beneficial. Preferred skills and traits for this role include being creative and trend-conscious, with a strong understanding of fast-moving consumer preferences. You should be able to work under pressure and support fast turnaround shows or promotions. A collaborative mindset with excellent vendor management and cross-functional teamwork is crucial, along with the ability to multitask effectively. An entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to innovate on product offerings aligned with live and digital commerce strategies will also be valuable in this role.,