Associate Buyer

Lenskart; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenskart in Delhi is seeking an Associate Buyer with 1-3 years in fashion buying or merchandising to curate the right assortment and meet customer demand. You will work closely with design, merchandising and vendor partners to ensure products are sourced and delivered effectively.

Responsibilities include collaborating with design on sampling, performing trend research, planning assortments, coordinating with vendors, monitoring sell-through, and managing the product lifecycle while tracking

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in buying or merchandising in fashion/lifestyle.
• Strong eye for product and fashion trends.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design for product selection and sourcing.
• Conduct trend research and consumer analysis.
• Support assortment planning and product selection.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to track timelines.
• Monitor product performance, sell-through, and repeat opportunities.
• Manage product lifecycle from launch to exit decisions.
• Track costing and budgets to meet margin targets.
• Maintain and analyze data using Excel/Power BI to support buying decisions.

Skills

Fashion product sense

Trend research

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in Fashion Management or Business

NIFT, NID, Pearl Academy background

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Associate Buyer
Location: Delhi
Experience: 1 - 3 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an Associate Buyer who has a strong eye for product, understands emerging fashion trends, and can support the buying team in curating the right assortment. In this role, you will work closely with design, merchandising, and vendor partners to ensure the right products are sourced and delivered to meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team on product selection, sampling, and sourcing.
  
• Conduct trend research and consumer analysis to identify product opportunities.
  
• Support the buying team in assortment planning and product selection.
  
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to track sampling and production timelines.
  
• Monitor product performance, sell-through, and repeat opportunities.
  
• Assist in managing the product lifecycle from launch to repeat or exit decisions.
  
• Track costing and budgets to ensure alignment with margin targets.
  
• Maintain and analyze data using Excel / Power BI to support buying decisions.
  

Candidate Profile

• 13 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or product roles within fashion, accessories, or lifestyle.
  
• Strong product sensibility and understanding of fashion trends.
  
• Experience working with vendors and cross-functional teams.
  
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; exposure to Power BI is a plus.
  
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
  

Education

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Fashion Management, Fashion Technology, or Business.
• Candidates from NIFT, NID, Pearl Academy, or similar institutes will be preferred.