Buying and sourcing head

Kidbea®; Dadri; Presencial; INR 3.500.000 - 5.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kidbea® is seeking an experienced Buying & Sourcing Head in Noida to lead our product sourcing and buying function. If you excel in fashion/apparel buying, vendor management, sourcing, negotiations and product development, this is your opportunity.

You will drive seasonal ranges, manage vendors, and oversee product development from sampling to production in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and ownership are essential for success.

Formación

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Buying, Sourcing, Merchandising or Category Management.
• Experience in kidswear / fashion / apparel / lifestyle / retail preferred.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of costing, fabrics, production and product development.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to take ownership and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the overall buying & sourcing strategy for the brand
• Plan seasonal ranges, assortment and category requirements
• Identify, develop and manage vendors and manufacturing partners
• Drive product development from sampling to production
• Negotiate costing, MOQ, lead time and commercial terms
• Ensure the right balance of quality, cost and timelines
• Monitor production, deliveries and vendor performance
• Work closely with Design, Product, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce teams
• Track market trends, competitor assortment and new sourcing opportunities
• Build efficient sourcing processes and lead the Buying & Sourcing team

Conocimientos

Vendor management

Negotiation

Product development

Costing

Timelines

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

Noida

We’re Hiring | Buying & Sourcing Head – Kidbea® Kidbea® is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Buying & Sourcing Head to lead our product sourcing and buying function. If you have strong experience in fashion/apparel buying, vendor management, sourcing, negotiations and product development, this could be your next opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall buying & sourcing strategy for the brand
• Plan seasonal ranges, assortment and category requirements
• Identify, develop and manage vendors and manufacturing partners
• Drive product development from sampling to production
• Negotiate costing, MOQ, lead time and commercial terms
• Ensure the right balance of quality, cost and timelines
• Monitor production, deliveries and vendor performance
• Work closely with Design, Product, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce teams
• Track market trends, competitor assortment and new sourcing opportunities
• Build efficient sourcing processes and lead the Buying & Sourcing team

Requirements

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Buying, Sourcing, Merchandising or Category Management
• Experience in kidswear / fashion / apparel / lifestyle / retail preferred
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of costing, fabrics, production and product development
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to take ownership and work in a fast-paced environment