Senior Buyer - Gifts & Accessories

As a seasoned Buyer & Merchandiser at IGP.com, you will play a crucial role in leading the Gifts & Accessories category. Your responsibilities will include driving revenue growth, gross margin improvement, and portfolio expansion in alignment with the brand goals. You will strategize and plan seasonal calendars, buying budgets, and assortment strategies to cater to key occasions and international events. Key Responsibilities: - Own the P&L for Gifts & Accessories category - Build a 36-month roadmap aligned with brand goals and emerging consumer trends - Curate differentiated collections in line with brand DNA and consumer expectations - Develop and manage supplier networks in China and other key sourcing hubs - Lead the complete buying lifecycle from product discovery to catalogue go-live - Monitor key metrics such as revenue, margins, inventory turns, and returns - Mentor a small team of category buyers and merchandisers - Introduce private label SKUs and exclusive collaborations - Generate actionable dashboards and MIS reports for leadership reviews Qualification Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or related field - MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Retail, or Supply Chain preferred - 10-15 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management - Strong sourcing and negotiation experience with China and international markets/vendors - Deep understanding of e-commerce merchandising, product curation, and consumer trends You must possess core competencies such as being commercially driven with a strong eye for detail, excellent negotiation skills, proficiency in Excel and reporting tools, strong communication abilities, and trend awareness in lifestyle, home, fashion accessories, and gifting. Your success will be measured by year-on-year growth in revenue and contribution margins for Gifts & Accessories, successful onboarding of China-based and global suppliers, faster go-to-market timelines, launch of private label ranges, and higher assortment freshness.,