Senior Buying and Purchase Merchandiser - Value Fashion Retail (Men's, Women's, Kids, General and Home categories) (5-7 years experience)

About Us:

A1 Bazaar is East India’s emerging value fashion destination, offering trendy, affordable apparel, accessories, beauty, luggage, and more for the entire family. We are building the next-generation chain of large-format, value-driven stores with a focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Buying & Purchase Merchandiser across Men's, Women's, Kids, and General/Home categories with strong experience in value fashion retail. The ideal candidate should have a sharp sense of customer needs, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to build a profitable and trend-right merchandise assortment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end buying & purchasing for assigned category (Men's / Women's / Kids / General & Home).

• Develop seasonal and monthly merchandise buying plans across categories.

• Identify and source from stock-lot, surplus, and private label vendors across India.

• Negotiate pricing, margins, and delivery timelines to maximize profitability.

• Analyze consumer trends, fast-moving styles, and competitor offerings.

• Manage the purchase order cycle, stock turnover, and replenishment planning.

• Collaborate closely with operations and marketing teams to support product launches and promotions.

• Vendor development: Continuously build a strong base of reliable, quality-driven suppliers and vendor network.

• Ensure optimal category mix, price points (₹99–₹999), and margin maintenance.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in buying and merchandising for value fashion brands.

• Strong vendor network in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Tirupur, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Jaipur, and Surat preferred.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and category management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing startup environment.

• Good knowledge of private label development will be a plus.

Perks:

• Attractive salary + incentives.

• Opportunity to build and scale an exciting fashion retail brand from the early stages.

• Career growth with a fast-expanding company.

How to Apply:

DM here or Email your CV to ugarg@a1bazaar.co.in with the subject “Senior Buyer Application – A1 Bazaar”.

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