Lead Buyer

Role Overview:

The Lead Buyer – Homeware is responsible for curating, sourcing, and managing the product assortment across all homeware categories such as décor, kitchenware, tableware, furnishings, and bath. The role ensures that the range is trend-relevant, price-competitive, and aligned with customer preferences and brand positioning. The individual will drive end-to-end buying processes, vendor negotiations, and margin management to achieve business objectives and category growth

ProductPlanning

• Understandthetrendsprevailingintheinternationalmarketandcustomizethesametosuittheneeds of the domestic market
• Alignbuywiththeplananddrivethesales,marginandinventoryforthecategoryasperthebudget
• Ensurerangepresentationissubmittedtotheconcernedstakeholdersatdefinedperiod
• Defineminmaxandinner/outercartonquantitiesandplanogramthenewrangesandconceptsbased on stock density
• InitiatebuyingasperOTBandensuretimelydeliveryandavailabilityofrightstocksatthestore
• Timelyandefficientimplementationofbuyingandseasonalcalendar
• Ensureontimeorders,re-ordersarealignedtothefinancialnorms
• ManageendtoendprocessofproductPO,confirmations,inspections,shipmentsanddeliveries
• Prepare FABs and training module for assigned category

Product Presentation

• Ensure timely implementation of the planograms
• Coordinatewiththedesignteamandvendorsfortherightpackagingoftheproduct
• Coordinateproductavailabilityforphotoshoots,andproductstobeinthefloorthatareincatalogue

Product Performance

• Track sales performance for category post launch and take required action
• Regularlycollectandanalyzeproductfeedbackduringstorevisitsandsellthroughreports
• Conductperiodicsurveystounderstandcustomerbehavior,competitionmappingandarriveatstrategy pricing
• Monitortheageingofstockwithreferencetooverallstockholdingasperdefinednorms
• AnalyzeandmakerecommendationsforspaceplanningtoensuretheSPFandMPFforthedepartment is in line with concept performance
• WorkcloselywithPlanningandMC,VM,Designer,Graphicdesignertotranslatecategorygoalsonthe floor and for adequate stock availability on the floor

Relationship management

• Manage relationships with brand partners,vendors,retail and planning team
• Manage internal relationships for smoother implementation of business process

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strong commercial acumen and analytical mindset.
• Deep understanding of homeware market trends, consumer behavior, and retail dynamics.
• Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and data interpretation capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to execution.