BUYER – BUYING & MERCHANDISING
- Location
- GURUGRAM- HEAD OFFICE
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Categories Hiring For
- Ladies
- Men's
- Kids
About V2 Retail V2 Retail Ltd. is a leading value-fashion retail chain offering quality and trend-right fashion at competitive prices. We are looking for experienced and commercially driven Buyers to join our Buying & Merchandising team across Men's, Ladies and Kids categories. Job Purpose The Buyer will be responsible for product selection, sourcing, range building, vendor management, commercial negotiations, purchase orders and category performance . The role requires a strong understanding of fashion trends, consumer preferences, commercial buying and data-driven decision-making. The candidate will work closely with the Sub-Division Head/Manager, PO, T&A, Category Planning, QC and Supply Chain teams to ensure the right product reaches the right stores at the right time and price. Key Responsibilities 1. Range Selection, Product Development & Sourcing
- Research and identify commercially viable and trend-right products.
- Conduct market visits, competitor analysis and trend research.
- Develop balanced product ranges according to category and store requirements.
- Coordinate with vendors for product development, fabrics, colours, prints, sizing and specifications.
- Identify and develop new vendors.
- Manage sampling, costing and fit approvals.
- Prepare product selection files and range proposals.
2. Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Manage day-to-day vendor relationships.
- Source and evaluate new suppliers based on quality, cost and capability.
- Negotiate prices, lead times, MOQs and payment terms.
- Monitor vendor performance related to delivery, quality and commercial compliance.
- Ensure vendor agreements and trading terms are properly documented.
3. Purchase Order Management
- Ensure accurate purchase orders with correct styles, quantities, colour splits, costs and delivery dates.
- Monitor the complete order book from order confirmation to shipment.
- Coordinate with PO and relevant teams for timely order processing.
- Resolve delays, quality issues, costing discrepancies and quantity-related issues.
4. Trading & Category Performance
- Monitor weekly sales and stock performance.
- Identify bestsellers and slow-moving products.
- Recommend repeat orders, replenishment, size-ratio adjustments and markdown actions.
- Participate in weekly/monthly trading reviews.
- Provide product-level insights and recommendations based on sales data.
- Conduct store visits and monitor competitor pricing, promotions and product performance.
Category-Specific Requirements Ladies Buyer: Strong understanding of women's fashion, seasonal trends, product categories, consumer preferences and commercially viable range development. Men's Buyer: Understanding of men's fashion categories, trends, pricing and Tier 2/Tier 3 consumer preferences. Kids Buyer: Understanding of kidswear styles, fabrics, colours, sizing, price points and relevant safety/compliance requirements. Required Skills & Experience
- 3–6 years of experience in Buying or Merchandising in Fashion/Apparel Retail.
- Hands-on experience in range building, vendor management and order placement.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills.
- Strong vendor negotiation and relationship-management skills.
- Good understanding of range planning, OTB management and sell-through analysis.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel , including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF and IF.
- Familiarity with ERP / retail planning / buying systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Fashion Buying, Retail Merchandising, Business or a related field.
- Category-specific fashion knowledge.
- Understanding of Indian value-fashion consumers.
- Exposure to private-label product development and garment sourcing.
- Relevant category experience in Ladies / Men's / Kids buying.
Key Competencies
- Commercial & Trend Awareness
- Vendor Negotiation
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Interpretation
- Product & Category Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Planning & Organisation
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Problem Solving
Who Should Apply? We are looking for professionals who have hands-on experience in Fashion Buying/Merchandising and can independently manage product sourcing, range development, vendor coordination, negotiations and category performance. Candidates applying for the Ladies Buyer position with strong Women's Fashion/Apparel Buying experience are encouraged to apply.
From V2 Retail Limited's careers page (Company careers page), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 9 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job