Purchase Manager (Textile)

Job description:

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, or Retail Management; MBA preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a purchase manager in a reputed multi-store retail chain
• Skilled in OTB (Open-to-Buy) planning, stock turnover control, aging analysis, and sell-through optimization
• Experience in pricing strategy, discounting models, and seasonal merchandise planning
• Strong track record of vendor development, onboarding, and relationship management across India
• Business-to-Customer (B2C) retail experience is mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and execution across women'swear (Chudidhar)
• Develop seasonal and monthly purchase plans aligned with sales targets and budgets
• Implement and standardize procurement models (BNS, SOR, SAS) as per category needs
• Build and maintain strong vendor networks across India; negotiate favorable terms
• Good business sense with strong skills in managing margins, negotiating with vendors, and reducing costs.
• Collaborate with Retail, Planning, Finance, and Merchandising teams for stock flow and demand planning
• Approve and oversee vendor onboarding, product assortment, and replenishment cycles
• Ensure documentation & compliance: rate agreements, POs, GRNs, settlements
• Coordinate with Visual Merchandising & Marketing for campaigns and promotional buys
• Lead, mentor, and supervise the procurement/purchase team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person